Stop immediately unlawful demolitions of Muslim-owned property in Khargone: Amnesty   

By Special Correspondent

New Delhi :  Amnesty International condemned the “illegal” demolition of predominantly Muslim-owned property  following the outbreak of sectarian violence in Khargone, central India’s state of Madhya Pradesh. Amnesty International urged the state administration to put an end to the illegal drive. It underlined that such punitive action could also amount to collective punishment which is  the  violation of International Human Rights Law.

Responding to reports of demolition of largely Muslim-owned shops and houses in Khargone, Aakar Patel, Chair of Amnesty International India’s board, said:

“Over the last few days, the country has witnessed some deeply disturbing events related to anti-Muslim attacks and hate speech. On top of it, the authorities’ unlawful action of demolishing private property of people suspected of rioting, allegedly without notice or other due process requirements is a major blow to the rule of law. The majority of the demolished properties are owned by Muslims. Such punitive demolition of family homes of suspects could also amount to collective punishment, in violation of International Human Rights Law”.

Aakar Patel asked the authorizes to set up an impartial and transparent investigation into the demolitions  immdeatly.

“The authorities must urgently carry out a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the demolitions and ensure that those responsible for fanning violence and vandalism are brought to justice through fair trials. Victims must be provided with effective remedy. It is the duty of the state to protect all people within its jurisdiction, including minority communities,” said  Akar Patel.

What happened in Khargone.

On April 11, a curfew was enforced in Khargone City in Madhya Pradesh after provocative slogans were allegedly raised near a mosque during Ram Navami celebrations, which led to a riot, stone pelting and violence.

In response, State Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan told media that the rioters had been identified and said the action taken against them “will not only be limited to arrests, the damages will be recovered from (their) private or public property.”

Less than 24 hours later, local authorities demolished the properties and homes of those who were allegedly involved in the violence, most of whom hail from economically disadvantaged Muslim families.

Also read-

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here

Related Stories

Protect your Muslim brothers: West Bengal CM Mamata appeal to Hindus as Hanuman Jayanti...

1
by Muslim Mirror News West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called "Hindu brothers" to defend minorities and has stated that another round of violence...

The new Gujarat govt. must pledge to prioritise human rights: Amnesty International

2
By Muslim Mirror Desk Amnesty International said, on Thursday, said that the incoming government in the state of Gujarat must prioritize and uphold human rights...

Fact Finding Report on Khargone violence holds responsible to local administration  

1
By Special Correspondent Bhopal: BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government and district administration were directly responsible for communal violence in Khargone town of the state during Ram...

Khargone violence: Armless Muslim is accused of stone pelting at the Ramnavami procession, house...

5
By Muslim Mirror During the vindictive demolition drive in Madhya Pradesh against the alleged Khargone rioters, the government has also demolished a kiosk of a...

UP: Meat shops to remain shut as Yogi govt declares ‘No Non-Veg Day’

Lucknow : On the birth anniversary of Sadhu Thanwardas Lilaram Vaswani, the Uttar Pradesh government has declared a ‘no non-veg day’ on Saturday. The Uttar...

Days after demolition drive, Nizamuddin slum dwellers trade house remains

New Delhi : Two days after it was demolished, the slum near Hazrat Nizamuddin area was a scene of chaos with grief-stricken families trying...

Kashmiri Journalist Fahad Shah released after 21 months in detention

Journalist Fahad Shah, the editor of The Kashmir Walla, has been released from custody a week after being granted bail by the Jammu and...

Goa: Hindu groups seek action against Halal certified products

Several Hindu organisations in Goa on Tuesday demanded banning the sale of Halal certified products in Goa on the lines of the decision taken...

Jammu and Kashmir High Court grants bail to journalist Fahad Shah, overturns UAPA charges

By Muslim Mirror Staff The Jammu and Kashmir High Court on Friday granted bail to 35-year-old Fahad Shah, the editor of the news portal The...