No, Kamruddin, who has been arrested by Delhi Police in a triple-murder case, is not a ‘Tantrik’: Here’s how the media gives a Hindu spin to Muslim-perpetrated crimes

The article criticizes mainstream media outlets for using the term “Tantrik”—a specific Hindu identifier—to describe a Muslim occultist named Kamruddin who was arrested by the Delhi Police in February 2026 for a triple murder. It argues that by using this terminology in headlines, publications like The Indian Express, India Today, and Hindustan Times create a misleading impression that the perpetrator is Hindu, even when the report’s body identifies him as Muslim. The piece contends that “Tantrik” refers to a practitioner of Hindu scriptures and should not be used as a generic, religion-neutral label for any person involved in occult-related crimes. Furthermore, the author suggests this is part of a recurring pattern of media chicanery designed to associate heinous acts like financial fraud, rape, and murder with Hindu culture while downplaying or concealing the actual religious identity of Muslim perpetrators. The article concludes that such reporting conditions the public to view superstition-driven crime as a “Hindu problem” and calls for the use of more accurate descriptors, such as Muslim occultist or faith healer, to ensure journalistic transparency.