Indian govt admits rise in religion-based hate crime
Pro-Hindu ruling party accused of fanning the flames of violence against religious minorities
India’s pro-Hindu government has presented detailed data in parliament showing a surge in religion-based violence since it came to power four years ago.
The statistics revealed on Feb. 6, confirm a long-standing allegation by rights groups that the situation is worsening.
In 2017, 111 persons were killed and at least 2,384 injured in 822 cases of sectarian violence, the highest figure in the past three years.
In 2016, 86 persons were killed and 2,321 injured in 703 incidents of religion-based violence.
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