Human Rights organization, Amnesty International, calls for authorities in India to stop demolition of properties in Khargaon, Madhya Pradesh, largely owned by Muslims.

The chairperson Amnesty International India board, Aakar Patel, referred to the actions as “collective punishment and violation of International Human Rights Laws”.

Moreover, he demanded that authorities must “urgently” carry out a thorough, impartial and transparent investigation into the demolitions.

On the eve of Ramnavami Riots broke out in Khargaon after provocative slogans were allegedly raised near a mosque. It was followed by CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan ordering demolition of properties and homes of those who were allegedly involved in the violence