India slams US panel over remarks on Sharjeel Imam

India's ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has strongly criticized the USCIRF for its comments regarding religious freedom. Kwatra stated that the commission lacks the authority to judge the rights of Indian citizens. This response followed the panel's description of jailed activist Sharjeel Imam as being detained for religious advocacy. The rebuke highlights ongoing diplomatic friction over international scrutiny of India's domestic legal matters.