India's Ambassador to the US Vinay Mohan Kwatra called out the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) after it criticized India for arresting jailed activist and former student activist Sharjeel Imam.
USCIRF claimed Imam was targeted for speaking up about religious freedom, but Kwatra firmly responded that the commission has no locus standi to sit in judgment over the constitutional rights of Indian citizens.
Sharjeel Imam arrested during CAA protests
Sharjeel Imam, a former student activist, was arrested back in January 2020 during protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).
He faces charges like rioting and promoting enmity under serious laws including the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.
Recently, a Delhi court noted he might have broken a condition related to media interactions but did not cancel his interim bail.
The case is still being investigated by Delhi Police.