UN panel blasts India over hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims, tribal violence
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Why in news
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) criticized India for alleged hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and violence against tribal communities.
Background
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) issued a critique regarding extrajudicial killings and racial profiling by Indian law enforcement. The committee urged India to investigate claims of violence against Bengali-speaking Muslims and disadvantaged castes.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCERD: A UN body established to monitor the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination.
- FactCERD's mandate includes monitoring racial profiling and extrajudicial killings by state actors.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges India faces in ensuring the protection of marginalized communities from communal violence and law enforcement excesses in the context of international human rights standards.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Human rights obligations
- Law enforcement accountability
- Communal harmony
- Constitutional safeguards
Keywords: Racial profiling · Extrajudicial killings · Human rights · Marginalized communities · Institutional accountability
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