‘I’d Do It Again’: Hindu Man Who Saved Lives of 8 Muslims in Ayodhya in 1992 | The Quint

Over 50 years ago, Razia Khatoon’s afternoons as a child had a recurring visitor at home - badki amma. She was a Hindu woman who was Razia’s mother’s age, and lived next door in their modest neighbourhood in Uttar Pradesh’s Ayodhya.
“My mother and badki amma were like family and that relationship has carried on for generations,” said Razia, 60. This is why, on the morning of 7 December 1992 - a day after the Babri Majid was demolished - Razia didn’t hesitate for a minute before knocking at badki amma’s house after she heard news of violence spreading her lane.
“The Babri Masjid had been demolished a night ago. The next morning, I heard the Kar Sevaks were in our locality. There was violence, so I took my mother, who was wheelchair-bound by then, and went to our neighbour’s house to seek shelter,” said Razia, seated inside her one-room apartment in the same lane where she grew up, in Ayodhya.
Badki amma’s son, Parag Lal Yadav, and his two teenaged sons, too didn’t waste a minute before they let Razia and her mother in. For the next two days, the Yadavs saved the lives of eight Muslim neighbours.
At least 17 people were killed in Ayodhya.
“I would do it again,” says Parag, 70.
Thirty years after the Babri Masjid was demolished, Parag and Razia continue to live next door. This is their story.
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[@navinasimoes]

No Political parties give me hope But amazing people like him give me hope for a better harmony

[@caesar6890]

Like yadav said, earlier people lived in harmony, nowadays people are more in discrimination and untouchability. Looks like we are moving backwards.

[@haideraslam5536]

Hope this harmony will be last long Jai Hind 🇮🇳🇮🇳 Happy independence day brother

[@mohammadkaif1420]

A person is either your brother in faith or your equal in humanity.” -Imam Ali (AS)

[@apuzaasu35]

This is true Indian..and true Hinduism moreover Humanity

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yes this is real hinduism...but what we are getting in return??

[@apuzaasu35]

@@shouvikpatra4516 while doing good deed ,don't expect anything in return because God send everyone with purpose and he bless according to our deed ... Expecting something is like " doing social work for Camera"

[@shouvikpatra4516]

@@apuzaasu35 this is 21st century my friend...nowadays everyone think about its own interest first..so first think about yourself,you dharma,your culture,your country..than help others..otherwise others will exploit you...you might not like my words..but this is truth..

[@apuzaasu35]

@@shouvikpatra4516 yes your are right 100% .. so likewise in this 21st century where all above mention is going on.... Seeing one Good deed by Hindu Man towards his neighbour is Refreshing, and wake up call for us to wake up from our selfishness and work towards huminity.. if we can't then when other Do appreciate

[@shouvikpatra4516]

​@@apuzaasu35 yes bro i am extremly happy that the the hindu man save his muslim neighbour...i hope that every religion help each other and we all live together in this beautiful country happily...😇😇☺

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This man truly serves the true God. Praise God. Amen 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼.

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These people are hope of India ❤️🙏

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*were

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@@cookingtime2358 you mean India is now taken over fully by the sar tan se judaa gang ?

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Ans ur disaster for this civilization.

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Your opinion on Kanhaiya lal killers? Mughals who broke temples? Kashmir?

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India still strong coz of such great humans... God bless these good people to save and support needy people no matter of their caste and breed.

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Salute to these kinds of people 👏

[@cinnamonroll6473]

This is beautiful,yadav ji and Razia ji sitting together having that precious smile on their face.🥺❤️ This is how i wish to see my brother and sisters.

[@judybhaskaran5721]

Truly heroic hindus and Indians. It's hard to find such humanity over religion even in the fiction books on India-Pakistan partition. May this family be greatly blessed for generations and their good works continue. Kudos to Quint for this wonderful news documentary.

[@riyazs5941]

I wish his whole offspring will live a peaceful life.. due his sacrifice. And compassion showed upon needy.. i wish the same kind of mindest must be there with other non-muslims upon muslims... so that none can divide us & rule by in away of destroying the social harmony..

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Well said the same expected from Muslim on non Muslim

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Shoutout to all the yadav brothers out there ❤️

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Hero of india . Hope of india ... Salute to you sir ji

[@cookingtime2358]

"The attack and demolition was planned act and totally non spontaneous" ~ Liberhan Commision This was the official commission setup by the Government of India and concluded this after a decade of delayed investigation.

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People like him are hope in humanity and Quint is hope in journalism so Keep it up

[@mubarakabbas]

Tears breaking out in my eyes

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God’s blessing to humanity.... real devotees of shri Ram & his BROTHERS, & certainly not devotees of mantharaa who tries to divide & rule the “STEP” brothers..

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Lots of love and respect for Mr Yadav and quint,u guys are doing a great job😊😊

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"Another family that Yadav saved that day was of Hasan Haider, a supporter of BJP...." Jaan jaye magr Haider ki bewakoofi na jaye.

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Istg, if someone tries to bring in controversial statements about this, I'll go all out to defend

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brace urself...bhakts r coming

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Salute to Oldman, now I think after this news in public he really needs some protection.

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From whom bro ,hindu won't behead people for insulting god

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@@MS-Hussain naa they will never kill them...

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@@MS-Hussain they didn't even kill Any Muslim

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This is true india true humanity, seeing God in him

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"And whoever saves a life it is as though he had saved the lives of all mankind" (5:32).

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“Indeed, they who disbelieved among the People of the Scripture and the polytheists will be in the fire of Hell, abiding eternally therein. Those are the worst of creatures.” ( 98:6)

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@@supersuper3493 You see the surah is called "Al Bayynah" , THE CLEAR EVIDENCE , and it is talking about people who have been given Bayynah and yet decided to ignore it, from Ahl el Kitab (people of Scripture) and Al Moshrkeen (polytheist who associate someone with God_, that those are the worst of creatures

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@@israshalim9111 what is clear evidence? Did Arabic god himself came to flag earth? Or as far as I remember mc Muhammad didn't performed any miracle, except one which was flying on a donkey in night and the only witness was donkey and muhammad himself. So what is clear evidence here?

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That's what we call humanity 😊👌💚🇵🇰✌️and true Hindustan of old man Gandhi G,, good video Mame ,, Allah Hafiz

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These people are the true heros of India. Respect for every heros from Bangladesh.

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This is the definition of our India

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This is a good example of humanity...every one in India should behave the same way...humanity first then comes religion...

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Perfect example of religious harmony.. Respect

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A true, loyal and honest Hindu. Love and respect for this Man. 🛕🇮🇳♥️

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Hats off to you sir you make difference which can change India

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He is the hero💖🔥

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True Indian 🎉

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Humanity never disappoints.

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the world must learn from Hindus🙏.they are the best people on earth .

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What a joke ? Who are you fooling? Good human beings like Yadav are rare gems.

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Thank you Dada ji for giving us a hope 🙏🙏🙏

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Humanity is the basic framework for religion to prosper in hearts ! Inhumane and religious is never a possibility! Salute the hero. This is the mahol atmosphere we still have intact in south india !

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I agree..what do u say about the sar tan se judaa brigade?

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@@rkh7360 you can ask the people who uttered it , I am not from them they don’t represent me and I am not from Goli maro salon ko gang too ,,,, brother Open eyes when some fools said or saying something just because his name we cannot label everyone same. For example because Ashoka killed so many in kalinga war we are not calling Buddhist and Hindus bad people common-sense ki baat hai ! We still want to remember the Ashoka who got changed after the war and become a good human!

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Yadav & Muslims unity is up is unbreakable

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saap sala 🐍🐍

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This is my India... 🤍

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Real life heroes of India... I salute you 🙏

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Real humanity

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Salute to Yadav family Humanity is above all.. God bless u 🥰👏👏👏👍👍👍

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Maarne wale se bachane wala bada hota hai. That's what we've been taught.

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True indians, real heroes ❤️. Beautiful video

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chl be pakistani

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salute brother

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Amazing. People like him are hope for our country. 👍👍

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This is our beloved Brother who saved our Muslims

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When I lose hope, humans like these make me hopeful again 🙏❤

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Beautiful this is hinduism, ful of humanity first.this attitude gives me hopes for india and indians...specially these days...thank you uncle jee❤

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India ko faisala krna hai ki Dange aur gundai aur Adani Ambani ki dalaali krne wali sarkaar chahiye ki, World Class Schools Aur Hospitals bnaane wali aur bachon ka bhavishya ujawal krne wali sarkaar. Aam aadmi party🇮🇳❤ is the revolution for a bright & progressive India.

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I want a progressive india.

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Love always wins ❤️

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Human safe humanity I salute you cha cha I salute our constitution jai hind

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,🙏🙏🙏 Aap hero hai. Aap jaise logo se hi duniya mein sukh shanti hai.

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Love you. Sir

[@sheikameen]

❤️

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Huge respect to you sir

[@shuklajaya]

You all are real heroes, humanity still exists💛💙

[@cookingtime2358]

On the evening of December 6, 1992, following the demolition of the Babri Masjid, kar sevaks attacked Muslim residents of Ayodhya, ransacked and demolished their homes. As per media reports, eighteen Muslims were murdered, and nearly all of their homes and businesses were set on fire and destroyed, including 23 local mosques. Furthermore, riots erupted in many regions of the country, notably Mumbai, killing around 2,000 Muslims. My question is what was the reason for murdering muslim men and raping muslim women? They were killing without any reason or cause. Keep chanting SECULALYARTI STAY MUSLIM, STAY FOOLISH

[@Abbyramrosy]

No one talk about these lost lives and properties. They too were Indian. Every time a fellow Indian is attacked, killed and his or her property destroyed, the soul of the Nation is weakened.

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This is true india and these are the real heroes of India. These people made us proud that we live in this india.

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❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@kiranbachhar7609]

I dont understand why so much politics and hate. I am hindu and i have many muslim friends but when we are friends we never realize that we have different religion. We are just friends and family. I never find any difference. So why the world is doing so much politics.

[@ayesha_rahman]

nw i believe that yess.........real heroes existt💕💕

[@manishkaushik5495]

Praiseworthy 👌 humanitarian deed by yadav family.. Quint can you share the agony faced by hindu pandit during 90s

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Today We Need Type of People In Our Country Not Saghi Mindset People

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Salute respect 😇

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Our present Godi govt. has a lot to learn from this man. This man is a true Hindu.

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Best example of humanity this is real 🇮🇳

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Respect for that brave family 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

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Hats off this amazing kindhearted Yadav ji

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Humanity❤️❤️

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We need this type of story.

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True heroes

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❤❤❤

[@kumaar1374]

My salute to the Mother of Parag Lal ji for nurturing her son with such high values. Wish all the politicians could see this who uses communal disturbances to fulfil their needs. Beyond everything we are HUMAN, so to have a humanity is our only religion, nothing else.

[@kama3422]

May the Almighty Creator of all protect and guide us all and give this honourable man and his family success in this life and in the hereafter. Ameen.

[@AthifKhan]

Salute to this legend ❤️

[@mubarakabbas]

Vow words...good people and bad people... Top notch

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Welldone

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गज़ब ...ये वीडियो देख यकीन हो गया सत्य कुछ समय विचलित हो सकता है मगर पराजित नहीं ....

[@haideraslam5536]

Have a big respect for you चाचा Love from my ❤ Love for humanity

[@ManAndMachines.]

We should never be Proud of any religion. Everyone should follow rituals and practices no problem. We must aware of our surroundings and live happily till last breath. We stick to the nature and humanity rather than showing who's great and who's not. Jai hind 🇮🇳🙏

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Those who are not willing to give up their humanity will fail to bring any change in this world

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yeh hai asli hindu. Asli ram bhakt, not the ones that despise other religions to preach their own.

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The real heros

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Yaadav ji 👍👍👍

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Great human.

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Salute to this guy

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Hope is there ❤

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May his tribe increase...! 🙏🏼💕

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Waooo ❤️

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The true Hindus, defining its meaning & humanity...😍😍

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Very brave and a true Hindu family

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💜

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Muslimo ne kashmiri pandito ko bachaya tha........ Isliye to aaj kashmiri pandit 80% he waha

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India a country of great people and these are the people!!

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❤❤🌼

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Jai Shree Ram