Last Muslim Man in Indian Town Refuses to Leave Amid Religious Tensions and Fears
Ahamad Hasan remains one of the few Muslim residents in Nanda Nagar, a Hindu-majority town in Uttarakhand's India, as he continues to run his dry-cleaning shop despite rising tensions.
Ahamad Hasan, the last Muslim man in a small Indian town, has chosen to stay away from daily prayers and religious gatherings due to safety concerns sparked by rising tensions between Hindus and Muslims following the recent influx of Hindu pilgrims in the town of Nanda Nagar. Hasan's decision reflects the increasingly volatile atmosphere in the area, where violence has broken out at protests over a disputed land deal involving Hindu temples. The local Muslim population fears they are being targeted for their faith, leading many to avoid public gatherings and prayers. As a result, Hasan remains isolated from his community and neighbors.
