In an extremely disturbing incident, the managing director (MD) of the Adhunik Group of Industries, Manoj Agarwal, termed a Muslim employee 'terrorist' because he grew beard.
The victim, Mohammad Ali Ismail, 38, was at the post of GM but he was humiliated, harassed, his salary was cut.
Later he was sacked for keeping the beard after his return from the Haj.
Ismail said that the company MD was not willing to even listen to him.
After the incident, Ismail has complained to the police. But no one has been arrested as yet. The company officers are not speaking about the incident.
Unlike the case of Zeeshan Ali, a youth, who was not given job for being a Muslim in Mumbai, this case hasn't grabbed media attention.
Zeeshan was later offered a job in Adani group. In that case, Zeeshan lodged an FIR and the case was registered against the company directors.
Similarly, Adhunik Group should also be charged with similar crime. This is a serious incident as it shows the communalism in Indian corporates.
The Adhunik group is a multi-crore company that has its headquarters in Kolkata.
Stern action is needed against Manoj Agarwal for his bigoted, discriminatory and communal acts. Ismail should also fight for his rights, by approaching all the forums and must seek justice.
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Later he was sacked for keeping the beard after his return from the Haj.
Ismail said that the company MD was not willing to even listen to him.
After the incident, Ismail has complained to the police. But no one has been arrested as yet. The company officers are not speaking about the incident.
Unlike the case of Zeeshan Ali, a youth, who was not given job for being a Muslim in Mumbai, this case hasn't grabbed media attention.
Zeeshan was later offered a job in Adani group. In that case, Zeeshan lodged an FIR and the case was registered against the company directors.
The Adhunik group is a multi-crore company that has its headquarters in Kolkata.
Stern action is needed against Manoj Agarwal for his bigoted, discriminatory and communal acts. Ismail should also fight for his rights, by approaching all the forums and must seek justice.
