Anti-Muslim hate speech in India soared by 62 per cent in the second half of last year compared to the first six months of the year, according to Washington-based research group India Hate Lab.
Its new report reveals that there were 668 hate speech incidents targeting Muslims in 2023, with most of these occurring during the second half of the year - citing the Israel-Gaza war a major factor.
Rebecca Bundhun reports from Mumbai.
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