Muslim Workers Fired on Police Directive in India

On the Delhi-Dehradun Highway, Sakshi Hotel owner Lokesh Bharti dismissed four Muslim employees under instructions from Uttar Pradesh police. This action follows a government directive requiring businesses along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owner names, prompting allegations of discrimination.

The dismissal has sparked widespread outrage. Opposition leaders from Congress, AIMIM, and Samajwadi Party have condemned the move, labeling it an “attack on India’s culture” and “economic discrimination” against Muslims. Human rights organizations and community leaders have also criticized the directive.

The Supreme Court has temporarily stayed the Muzaffarnagar Police’s order on displaying nameplates, with many awaiting further developments and official responses. This incident highlights ongoing tensions and concerns about religious discrimination in India.