Muzaffarnagar Hotel Case Takes New Turn After 'Pandit' Worker Reveals Real Identity
Tajammul, a hotel worker in Muzaffarnagar, alleged that he was forced by the owner to pose as a Hindu and name himself Gopal to keep his job
A controversial case involving alleged identity concealment at a hotel in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, has taken a dramatic turn after the worker at the centre of it, previously identified as Gopal, revealed that his real name is Tajammul.
In a public statement, Tajammul alleged that he was forced by the hotel owner to pose as a Hindu in order to keep his job. According to him, the hotel owner instructed him to use the name Gopal, pretend to be the son of a Pandit, and even wear a bracelet associated with Brahmin identity to avoid suspicion.
Tajammul claimed that this identity imposition was not his choice, and that the hotel management orchestrated the deception to avoid backlash from customers who might object to a Muslim employee.
The incident spiralled when a group of individuals reportedly arrived at the hotel claiming to be part of an 'identification team". Tajammul said he and other hotel employees were physically assaulted, and that in a shocking violation of dignity, his pants were allegedly removed to check his religion.
This is not just a case of assault, it is a complete violation of human rights, Tajammul said, urging authorities to take strict action.
Following his statement, tensions in the area have flared, with concerns rising about communal harmony. The police are now probing the role of the hotel owner, examining the alleged coercion of employees, and investigating the actions of the alleged identity verifiers.
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July 03, 2025, 13:48 IST
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