Jaipur, July 11 -- A fact-finding report by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR) today voiced "fears among a particular community" about selective application of the Operation Clean Sweep against their members.
The operation was being carried by the district administration in collaboration with the BSF in the bordering districts of Rajasthan.
The administration in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts, however, has defended the action, describing it as part of the central government, directed border security measures and anti-encroachment drive which is not against any particular community. Moreover, the drive has been run after serving proper prior notices, a 48-page report "Religious Institutions Under Notice", released by APC...