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Repression Against Bengali Muslims Escalates After Kashmir Attack

8/10/2025

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In India, a wave of repression against Bengali-speaking Muslims has surged after a terrorist attack in Kashmir. Authorities are targeting undocumented migrants, resulting in arbitrary detentions and deportations without due process. Human rights advocates decry this campaign as discriminatory, heightening fears within Muslim communities, especially in Assam, where identity and land tensions simmer dangerously.

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In India, a wave of repression against Bengali-speaking Muslims has surged after a terrorist attack in Kashmir. Authorities are targeting undocumented migrants, resulting in arbitrary detentions and deportations without due process. Human rights advocates decry this campaign as discriminatory, heightening fears within Muslim communities, especially in Assam, where identity and land tensions simmer dangerously.