Hate-attack denounced
Anand Sagar (From Bahrain Bureau Chief)
22 October 2006
MANAMA — The Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) responding to the ‘grave allegations’ of a hate-attack against an Indian migrant worker has strongly condemned the incident and demanded that the Bahraini authorities immediately investigate the attack and bring its perpetrators to justice.
BCHR Vice-President Nabeel Rajab told Khaleej Times, “We strongly condemn the recent attack on an Indian barber, Mustafa Hamza, and the BCHR not only denounces this gruesome attack but also urged the authorities concerned to take responsibility for his personal safety. They should also ensure that he is compensated.”
Hate-attack denounced
Anand Sagar (From Bahrain Bureau Chief)
22 October 2006
MANAMA — The Bahrain Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) responding to the ‘grave allegations’ of a hate-attack against an Indian migrant worker has strongly condemned the incident and demanded that the Bahraini authorities immediately investigate the attack and bring its perpetrators to justice.
BCHR Vice-President Nabeel Rajab told Khaleej Times, “We strongly condemn the recent attack on an Indian barber, Mustafa Hamza, and the BCHR not only denounces this gruesome attack but also urged the authorities concerned to take responsibility for his personal safety. They should also ensure that he is compensated.”
Hamza, 30, it may be recalled, according to local media reports had said his five Bahraini attackers had slashed him with a carpet knife causing serious injuries.
Meanwhile, Indian Ambassador to Bahrain Balkrishna Shetty told Khaleej Times: “We have brought the incident to the attention of the Bahraini authorities and urged that it be investigated promptly.”