Bangladesh violence: Indian-American lawmakers seek direct US intervention in attacks on Hindus

Washington: Two prominent Indian-American lawmakers, Shri Thanedar and Raja Krishnamoorthi, have sought the direct intervention of the United States to stop “coordinated attacks” against the Hindu minority in Bangladesh that have increased dramatically since the ouster of former prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. They argued that instability in the region “fuelled by religious intolerance and violence” is not in the interest of America or its allies.