Brand attack on Indian restaurant: Aachener are horrified!

Brand attack on Indian restaurant: Aachener are horrified!

After a shocking incident in Aachen last Thursday, an Indian restaurant was the goal of a devastating arson attack. The walls of the restaurant are smeared with swastikas, Nazi slogans and racist insults, which underlines the extent of violence and intolerance. The crime scene not only shows the physical destruction, but also the ugly faces of racism and violence. Mayor Sibylle Keupen commented on the attack and described him as a direct attack on the values ​​of the city, humanity and diversity. The incident has triggered broad solidarity, many people show solidarity with the affected family of owners and support the fundraising campaign launched by an alliance "We are Aachen".

The public prosecutor has taken up the investigation and does not rule out a racially motivated background. The police also expect a lively participation in the solidarity rally, which is to take place on Sunday evening at the Elisenbrunnen and in which around 200 participants are expected. This committed reaction of the community shows how important it is to position yourself against such violent acts and intolerance. In the past, too, there were always cases in which racism and violence went hand in hand, such as the tragic ARSHALLEST in Duisburg-Wanheimerort , in which seven people died.

racism as a persistent problem

anti -refugee violence is unfortunately not uncommon in Germany. The causes are often located in deeply rooted racist and right -wing extremists. A variety of physical attacks, discrimination and also attacks on places of residence have an enormous psychological pressure on the groups concerned. According to the Federal Center for Political Education , the number of crimes against refugees has steadily increased in recent years, with a large number of politically motivated attacks. In 2022, the Federal Ministry of the Interior documented 1,420 such attacks, with most of them were right -motivated.

The explosiveness of the current situation in Aachen is reinforced by the reports on the persistent problem of social division, which is nourished by violent attacks against refugee people. It is urgently needed to rethink the political and social framework in order to contain increasing right -wing extremism. We can only break through the dangerous spiral of violence and hatred through solidarity and a joint standing against racism.

We have to raise all of our voice and stand up for a coexistence that appreciates diversity and protects every person in their dignity. The arson attack in Aachen is another wake -up call that reminds us that there is still a lot to do. Solidarity can break through the limits of hatred and show us that we have to stand together to enable peaceful coexistence.