The claim for compensation by the Jewish victims of the Aden riots has been dismissed by the Indian Government authorities. Furthermore the Chief Commissioner of Aden, has declined to sanction an inquiry with a view to determining the exact amount of damage suffered by Jews, basing his refusal on the ground that since there is no individual on whom responsibility could be laid, a practical remedy is unobtainable.
The riots at Aden broke out on the evening of May 23rd of this year, when an attack was made on the Jewish quarter by Aden Arabs after a false report had been spread that Jews had defiled a Mosque by throwing refuse into it.
The rioting continued for two days, and during that period a number of Jews were injured and property amounting to 25,000 Rupees in value was damaged or destroyed. The Jewish Community of Aden has, ever since the outbreak, made repeated requests for compensation without receiving any satisfaction.
A Bombay Jewish advocate, Mr. Sargon, is now in London and it is understood that, following the dismissal of the case, by the Indian authorities, steps may be taken to bring the case before the Court of the Privy Council in London.
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