Dutch Hindu groups threatened over Fortuyn
AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Dozens of threatening letters containing an unidentified white powder were sent to some 80 Dutch Hindu groups this week, accusing them of supporting murdered politician Pim Fortuyn, one of the groups said on Thursday.
But the organisations had not taken any stand in support of anti-immigration campaigner Fortuyn, who was shot dead on Monday just as his new party was surging in opinion polls, said a representative of the Hindu group SHPN.
The letters, signed "Dutch al Qaeda", were received on Monday and Tuesday. They have been reported to the police.
Fortuyn's party had been expected to win some 17 percent of the vote in a general election next Wednesday.
His campaign had created a groundswell of support from those who admired his outspoken stance as well as bitter opposition from established politicians, many foreigners and the left wing.