在印度中邦(Madhya Pradesh),一名穆斯林法官塔巴苏姆·汗(Tabassum Khan)因判处14名男子终身监禁而遭到网络上的死亡威胁和宗教仇恨攻击 [1]。该案件涉及2022年受害者纳齐尔·阿哈迈德(Nazir Ahmad)被“牛卫士”以涉嫌走私奶牛为由殴打致死的事件,相关被告罪名包括谋杀、企图谋杀及暴动 [1]。塔巴苏姆·汗法官的判决引发了右翼新闻主播 Sudarshan News 主持人及多个印度教至上主义团体的强烈反应,其中一名视频发布者更警告称若囚犯在10天内未被释放将引发全国流血冲突 。面对巨大压力,包括最高法院律师协会在内的司法机构已公开声援该法官并谴责暴力行为 。此外,警方已介入调查相关威胁,并逮捕了两名嫌疑人;中邦高等法院也已下令确保护送措施并向公众解释安全安排 。
Tabassum Khan, a Muslim judge at the Madhya Pradesh High Court in central India, is facing online death threats and religious hate attacks following her conviction of 14 men for life imprisonment [1]. The charges against the defendants included murder, attempted murder, and rioting [1]. One victim involved was Nazir Ahmad, who died from beatings by "cow vigilantes" suspected of smuggling cows in 2022 [1].
The threats originated from right-wing figures, including hosts on Sudarshan News and members of various Hindutva groups [1]. In one instance, a video uploader warned that releasing the prisoners within ten days would trigger nationwide bloodshed [1]. Despite this pressure, judicial bodies such as the Bar Association of the Supreme Court have publicly supported Khan and condemned the violence [1]. Additionally, police have intervened in the investigation and arrested two suspects [1]. The Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered measures to ensure her protection and explained these safety protocols [1].