Muslims and Media: A tale of eternal romance

Barkha Dutt a jihadi sympathizer

 In the bewildering realm of media dynamics, an unsettling and infuriating connection emerges—a disturbing partnership between misplaced empathy and calculated sensationalism. This toxic alliance takes center stage when media coverage revolves around individuals entangled in acts of terror or extremism, particularly the repugnant cohort of Jihadis or terrorists that the media seems disturbingly drawn to glorify. Through a thorough exploration of numerous incidents spanning years, an alarming blueprint unfolds—one that choreographs a disturbing symphony of undue leniency for the accused, artfully sweeping their grievous crimes under the rug. In tandem, this nefarious orchestration heartlessly belittles the suffering of victims, constructing flimsy justifications to mask the raw malevolence fueling these heinous acts. In this critical exposé, we embark on an unflinching journey to dissect this disturbing web of emotional manipulation, exposing the hidden biases and unsettling undercurrents that ruthlessly drive the distorted narratives peddled by the media.

Burhan Wani, the hizbul commander and Muslim separatist

This disconcerting trend of misguided compassion surfaced once again when "journalist" Barkha Dutt shockingly attempted to drape a halo over the image of Burhan Wani, a Hizbul Commander, shortly after his demise in 2016. Dutt's bewildering portrayal of Wani as a mere "headmaster's son" was a calculated affront, a desperate maneuver to downplay Wani's clear role as a terrorist while absurdly elevating his father's profession to a pedestal of martyrdom. This calculated manipulation seamlessly dovetailed into the broader strategy of sanitizing terrorists, casting them as pitiable victims, all while audaciously erasing the commendable contributions of the Armed Forces and the very state they heroically serve.

Zakir Musa, he also had links to Burhan Wani and even the Taliban.

A stark example of this troubling pattern arises from 2019, following the demise of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind's leader, Zakir Musa, at the hands of the Armed Forces. Seizing the opportunity to indulge in their warped penchant for appeasement, certain media outlets hurriedly moved to dilute Musa's dark criminal history and sanctify his character. A nauseating News 18 article meticulously chronicled mundane details from Musa's background, absurdly fixating on inconsequentialities such as his father's possession of lavish trinkets like iPhones and extravagantly priced grooming products. This nauseating narrative plunged to a shocking low by grotesquely portraying Musa's descent into terrorism as a noble sacrifice, conveniently diverting attention from the staggering magnitude of his vile actions. The chorus of supposed friends of the terrorist further echoed this distortion, audaciously insinuating that an alleged spat with a policeman was the convenient spark igniting his plunge into the abyss of extremism.

The "innocent" Adil Ahmad Dar

The aftermath of the Pulwama massacre unveiled yet another nauseating episode of media manipulation, this time entangling the reprehensible actions of Adil Ahmad Dar, the sinister architect behind the carnage. The mainstream media, like marionettes on strings, engaged in a meticulously choreographed charade, desperately attempting to paint Dhar as a misunderstood figure, an innocent lamb wronged by security forces. This twisted spectacle not only tainted the memory of the victims but unabashedly sought to warp public perception, cynically diverting attention from the true architects of this gruesome atrocity.

Shahrukh Pathan

This perverse inclination to shower undeserved humanity upon Jihadis reaches its peak during the Delhi anti-Hindu riots. A stark case in point is the reprehensible portrayal of Shahrukh Pathan, captured on camera brandishing a weapon during the riots. In an appalling display of moral bankruptcy, select media outlets spared no effort in depicting Pathan as a multi-dimensional character, complete with personal quirks, grooming routines, and everyday eccentricities. This repugnant attempt aimed to downplay the gravity of his repulsive actions, callously portraying Pathan as an ordinary soul momentarily entangled in an extraordinary situation. Even the esteemed journalist Ravish Kumar descended into the abyss of falsehood, disseminating half-truths and blatant lies about the riotous violence, shamelessly contributing to a narrative that willfully deviated from the truth.

The media's disgraceful bias takes an even darker turn when scrutinizing reactions to disparate incidents. An alarming illustration is the stark contrast in the media's response during the Hauz Qazi communal incident—a glaring reminder of the mainstream media's alarming prejudice. Their glaring disparity in treatment between a missing Hindu boy and a similar incident involving a Muslim child casts a harsh light on their disturbing proclivity to prioritize one community's lives over another's, a damning indictment of their blatant hypocrisy.

I've provided all the necessary images, and now I'm leaving it up to you, my readers, to decide whether the individuals I discussed are genuinely "innocent" or not. Some of them are shown openly displaying firearms, while others are going a step further by pointing guns directly at civil servants. Take a moment to reflect: are you truly being presented with the complete truth by the media?

Unquestionably, this relentless and despicable practice of humanizing terrorists while systematically dehumanizing their victims stands as a damning testament to the abhorrent depths to which the media has sunk. This warped agenda, fueled by a malicious intent to shield Muslim wrongdoers from scrutiny and vilify Hindus, churns out a twisted narrative that dances to the tune of specific biases and sinister ulterior motives. The media's alarming power to shape public opinion only magnifies the urgency for discerning audiences to exercise unwavering critical thinking. This nauseating and recurring pattern serves as a shrill and jarring wake-up call—a stark reminder of the imperative to remain relentlessly vigilant and discerning amidst the quagmire of media manipulation.