MP: Why this Muslim bureaucrat wants to change his name

BHOPAL: Concerned over the rising mob lynching incidents, a senior bureaucrat in Madhya Pradesh government on Saturday said he wants to change his name to save himself “from the sword of hate”.
In a series of tweets, Niyaz Ahmed Khan, who has penned several novels, including one on the love life of jailed underworld don Abu Salem expressed his fear over hate crimes and safety of the Muslim community in the country.
“For the last six months I am looking for a new name for this book and for myself so that I could hide my Muslim identity. To save myself from the sword of hate it is must,” posted Khan, along with the cover image of a forthcoming book which he is writing.
For the last six months I am looking for a new name for this book and for myself so that I could hide my Muslim identity. To save myself from the sword of hate it is must pic.twitter.com/gjiTVOhxAP — Niyaz Khan (@saifasa) July 6, 2019 “The new name will save me from the violent crowd. If I have no topi, no kurta and no beard I can get away easily by telling my fake name to the crowd. However, if my brother is wearing traditional clothes and has a beard he is in the most dangerous situation,” tweeted Niyaz.
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