Was sent 'Punish a Muslim Day' letter: British home secretary
October 16, 2018
LONDON: British Home Secretary Sajid Javid recently disclosed that he has been a victim of hate crime.
Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Javid said he had also been sent a "Punish a Muslim Day" letter. He further remarked that hate crime leaves a personal effect 'no matter who you are.'
The politician further stated that it was regrettable to hear reports of hate crime in this day and age. "Incidents of making fun of a differently-abled child or forcefully removing the veil of a Muslim woman are often reported," he said.
Javid said he had been called names such as "a coconut, Uncle Tom and much worse" after he assumed office earlier this year.
"It is the responsibility of us all to tackle intolerance so that we can live our lives in this great, vibrant country," he said.
According to international media, at least 80,393 hate crimes were recorded by police in England and Wales in 2016-17 — an increase of 29 per cent compared with 2015-16.
