The United Nations Human Rights Body expressed concern over the arbitrary arrest and prosecution of minorities and journalists in India. It highlighted misuse of counter-terrorism laws against dissenting views, rising lynching cases by ‘cow vigilantes’, and discriminatory practices against Muslims through the Citizenship Amendment Act. The body urged India to address discrimination and protect minorities’ rights.
UN concerned over ‘arbitrary arrest’ of minorities, journalists in India
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