Murder of Kanhaiya Lal
| Murder of Kanhaiya Lal | |
|---|---|
| Part of 2022 Muhammad remarks controversy | |
| Location | Udaipur, Rajasthan, India |
| Date | 28 June 2022 |
Attack type | Murder, Islamic terrorism |
| Weapon | Cleaver |
| Deaths | 1 |
| Injured | 1 |
| Victim | Kanhaiya Lal |
No. of participants | 2 |
| Accused | Muhammad Riyaz Attari Muhammad Ghaus |
| Charges | Charged under Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act |
On 28 June 2022, Kanhaiya Lal Teli, an Indian tailor, was beheaded by two Islamists in Udaipur, in the Indian state of Rajasthan. The attackers captured the attack on camera and circulated the video online.
Lal was killed for allegedly sharing a social media post in support of Indian politician and Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson Nupur Sharma, whose comments led to the 2022 Muhammad remarks controversy. The assailants entered Lal's store posing as customers before killing him. Videos of the murder were posted on the internet, with two alleged assailants holding butcher knives and claiming responsibility for the murder, identifying themselves as Muhammad Riyaz Attari and Muhammad Ghaus.
Local authorities announced a curfew and blocked internet access after videos of the attack went viral on social media, triggering mass outrage across India.