WASHINGTON: The Washington-based Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has said that India has been witnessing a distressing surge in communal violence, targeted attacks, and hate speeches directed against religious minorities, particularly Muslims and Christians. The third quarter report (July-September) the IAMC said violence was exacerbating an atmosphere of persecution and discrimination faced by minority groups. Religious minorities in India facing targeted attacks: Says IAMC report https://t.co/2dPpw9zv0I pic.twitter.com/xoHRu7A9YT — KashmirMedia Service (@kmskashmirnews) October 14, 2023Additionally, there was a notable uptick in the illegal demolition of Muslim homes and targeting of religious structures, resulting in the displacement of entire communities, particularly in regions of Manipur and Haryana. The IAMC report also shed light on persecution of the Christian community. This legislation should address hate speech, communal violence, and targeted attacks, holding perpetrators accountable for their actions.

Source: Pakistan Today October 15, 2023 04:05 UTC