The abhorrent behaviour of a Delhi police officer kicking Muslim men offering namaz shows the dehumanisation of a community in public consciousness. Traffic disruption can’t be a selective problem when police officers shower petals on Kanwarias who spill onto roads. Different strokes for different folks can’t be the state’s language.
Delhi cop kicking Muslim men offering namaz shows the dehumanisation of a community
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