US religious freedom panel accuses India of using UAPA against minorities
- The US Commission on International Religious Freedom accused India of using UAPA to detain religious minorities.
- The panel urged Washington to work with Indian authorities to secure the release of religious freedom prisoners.
- It cited Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, in custody for six years in the 2020 Delhi riots conspiracy case.
- India has not responded yet, but has previously called the commission’s assessments biased and politically motivated.
Source: scroll.in
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