What happened
A report has said that anti-radicalisation standard operating procedures in Gujarat are facing criticism for allegedly profiling people on the basis of beard, niqab, and Arabic expressions. The concern is that such broad markers may wrongly classify ordinary citizens as security risks.
Why the issue matters
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