Why IAS officer Niyaz Khan wants to change his name

Senior Madhya Pradesh bureaucrat Niyaz Khan, who has written several novels, including one on underworld don Abu Salem, posted a controversial tweet. His tweet read “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”. Speaking to News Nation, he said it (violence against Minority) has been taking place since last 2 to 3 years. Watch the video.