A man is behind bars after allegedly assaulting a state representative in Hartford, Connecticut, Wednesday afternoon during a religious holiday celebration, officials announced. MUSLIM ACTIVIST GIVES POWERFUL SPEECH AGAINST FORCED LGBTQ CURRICULUM: 'OUR PEOPLE ARE NOT BACKWARD'Connecticut state Rep. Maryam Khan, a Democrat, was allegedly assaulted outside a religious ceremony in Hartford, Wednesday evening, June 28, 2023. Muslim across Connecticut observed Eid al-Adha, one of Islam’s holiest days, at the city’s XL Center in Hartford on Wednesday, June 28, 2023. "It is especially painful that Rep. Khan was attacked on a holy night of peace and prayer," the two lawmakers said in a joint statement. Rep. Khan is an amazing leader and person who is committed to faith, love and service – we are sending our well-wishes and support tonight to Maryam and her family."

Source: Fox News June 29, 2023 14:56 UTC