Hello friends,
I am an ex-Muslim who left this religion after becoming fed up with its extremism and its evils. Today, I am going to talk to you about an incident that is not just an attack on one person’s life, but a warning bell for the entire society. The life-threatening attack on ex-Muslim Salim Wastik in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, has once again proven how dangerously Islamic extremists are spreading through social media and foreign forces. This attack is not the result of any personal enmity, but the outcome of an organized conspiracy involving Telegram groups, Pakistani provocation, and ideologies like ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’. Let us understand this incident in depth and see how violence is being justified in the name of Islam.
Background of the Attack: Who is Salim Wastik?
Salim Wastik is a courageous ex-Muslim who openly raises his voice against the evils of Islam and religious extremism. He is like the millions of people who have understood the truth of this religion and left it. But extremist forces do not tolerate such people. They label them ‘murtad’ (apostate) and talk about giving them the death penalty. The attackers on Salim, Jishan and Gulfam — who are real brothers — were inspired by this very ideology. Both were carpenters from Amroha, but the poison of social media turned them into murderers.
The investigation revealed that the attackers were connected to a Telegram group called ‘Muslim Army Mehdi Moderator’. This group has around 18,200 members, where extremist ideology is openly promoted. After the attack, pictures of Salim in an injured state were shared in the same group, and members celebrated. One post read, “Ex-Muslim Salim has been taken to the hospital, want the full video?” How disgusting is this! Is this the ‘message of peace’ of Islam? As an ex-Muslim, I say that this mindset comes directly from the death penalty for apostates mentioned in the Quran and Hadiths.
Pakistan Connection: Foreign
Provocation and the Web of Social Media
Pakistan’s hand is clearly visible in this incident. A Pakistani YouTuber had openly threatened to kill Salim and other Hindutva leaders. His videos went viral, directly inciting murder. Jishan and Gulfam were influenced by this. Jishan himself ran a YouTube channel and was deeply connected to extremist groups. After the attack, they posted photos on Telegram, claimed responsibility, and celebrated.
This nexus is not limited to Telegram alone. Groups like ‘Muslim Army Mehdi’ are spreading the web of Islamic extremism, where slogans like ‘Sar Tan Se Juda’ are common. This attack is similar to the murders of Kanhaiya Lal in Udaipur and Kamlesh Tiwari in Lucknow, showing how ideological differences are crushed through violence. Choosing the day during Ramadan and on a Friday (Jumma) was also part of the planned conspiracy to give it a religious color. The attackers followed Salim from his home to the place where he offered namaz, then to his office, and suddenly attacked his throat with a sharp weapon. The intention was clear — to sever the head from the body. Thankfully, due to the commotion, they fled.
The Roots of Islamic Extremism: My Perspective
As an ex-Muslim, I have myself seen the truth of this religion. Islam has provisions for the death penalty for apostates, which is still implemented in many countries. Social media has made it even easier. Provocations coming from countries like Pakistan influence Indian Muslims, and the result is incidents like this. By taking the name of ‘Mehdi’, these groups present themselves as an ‘Islamic army’, but in reality, they are spreading violence and hatred.
The government’s and police’s prompt action is commendable. Due to Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s strictness, an encounter took place in which Jishan was killed, and the search for the fugitive Gulfam continues. But we need to remain even more vigilant. Social media platforms must take strict action against such groups.
Conclusion: Keep Raising Your Voice, Don’t Be Afraid
This incident shows how risky it is to be an ex-Muslim, but we will not remain silent. People like Salim Wastik are our inspiration. I appeal to everyone — raise your voice against Islamic extremism, report those spreading hatred on social media. India is a secular country where there is freedom of thought for everyone. Let us together fight extremism!
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