In a statement, the general secretariat of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has expressed concern over rising Islamophobia within India, holding Muslims responsible for the spread of the coronavirus in the country.

"The OIC general secretariat expresses its rejection of the targeting of Muslims anywhere, pointing out that the current Covid-19 world situation is such that it requires greater efforts, more active cooperation and solidarity mechanisms worldwide, and stronger mutual aid among all citizens of the same country," the statement reads.