Journo Zubair points out ANI’s religious bias in reporting rape

Alt News co-founder and editor Mohammed Zubair condemned ANI ‘s (Asian News International) religious bias while covering rape news.
In a tweet, he pointed out a rape that occurred in Hyderabad on October 30. A woman was raped by two men on the night of October 30. However, ANI carried the news naming the alleged accused, who are Muslims.
Telangana | Two people – Ibrahim Baig and Mirza Omer Baig – arrested for allegedly gang-raping a woman in Hyderabad on the night of 30th October. FIR registered at Chatrinaka Police Station: Chatrinaka Police Station — ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022 In another rape news involving a five-year-old child that occurred in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, ANI conveniently hid the accused’s name.
UP | On Oct 30, police received info of rape with a 5-yr-old girl by her neighbour in Indirapuram’s Kanawani area. Police reached the spot, sent the minor for a medical & registered a case. After 5 teams were deployed in the accused’s search, we arrested him y’day: Ghaziabad SP pic.twitter.com/pfunSU2XiF — ANI (@ANI) November 1, 2022 “Two tweets by ANI today, in first tweet, Names of the rape accused Ibrahim & Mirza baig mention in the tweet. In the second tweet, the name of the rape accused (Ajay Kumar) is not mentioned in their tweet,” Zubair tweeted.
Two tweets by ANI today, in first tweet, Names of the rape accused Ibrahim & Mirza baig mention in the tweet. In second tweet, Name of the rape accused (Ajay Kumar) is not mentioned in their tweet. Link : https://t.co/4e3Dhsd13l pic.twitter.com/a5lUk8MM7b — Mohammed Zubair (@zoo_bear) November 1, 2022 Tags Asian News International Hyderabad India Mohammed Zubair Rape