The people involved in the attacking mob also visited the victim Suraj Dharam's house along with the Hindu activists in the night and begged pardon with folded hands in front of Suraj's mother. They also gave a written apology at the police station and assured that such an incident would not repeat.
While the Shaurya Yatra was in progress through Selamba, an episode transpired where stones were thrown at the procession in an area predominantly inhabited by Muslims. Video footage of the incident has emerged.
The incident happened on Friday after night prayers, the gunmen invaded the mosque in Saya-Saya town of Nigeria on a motorcycle with sophisticated weapons.