Home Ministry Claims Amnesty International Received Illegal Foreign Funding

Human Rights Organization, Amnesty International (AI) has discontinued its Indian operation alleging the government of targeting the organization over 'unfavourable reports'. AI reported that their accounts were frozen, due to which they had to reduce their workforce. "AI is not registered under Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act and received illegal foreign funding," said the Home Ministry. Reportedly, the NGO criticized the government actions over 'Delhi Riots' and 'Revocation of Article-370 from J&K'