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Amnesty charges Hindu groups with inciting attacks on Christians

London-based human rights group Amnesty International has expressed concern at the recurring anti-Christian attacks in India, which it said, was the result of incitement by right-wing Hindu political groups.

"Right-wing Hindu political groups and associations have failed to clearly denounce acts of violence and have made public statements which might have incited individuals to violence," Emma Blower, an official of Amnesty's South Asia Team, said in a letter to Bangiya Christiya Pariseba, an apex body of Christians in West Bengal.

Stating that her organisation had written to the Centre and state governments urging them to take steps in preventing further violence, she said, "We believe all incidents of violence should be impartially investigated and those found responsible brought to justice according to law."

Stating that Amnesty was concerned at the continuing reports of attacks on members of the Christian community, she said, "We will continue to raise concern with the authorities as appropriate."

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