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Srinagar, February 04 (Scoop News)-President of the People’s Democratic Front (PDF) and former Minister, Hakeem Mohammad Yaseen, on Wednesday expressed grave concern over the growing incidents of attacks and harassment of Kashmiri vendors in various parts of the country, stating that such assaults have alarmingly become the “new normal.”
In a statement issued here, Yaseen said Kashmiri traders, artisans, and daily wage earners earning their livelihood outside Jammu and Kashmir are increasingly being targeted, intimidated, and subjected to violence with impunity. He termed the situation as deeply disturbing and a reflection of the government’s complete failure to ensure the safety and dignity of its citizens.
“The repeated attacks on Kashmiri vendors expose the hollow claims of normalcy and national integration. These individuals are simple breadwinners who contribute positively to local economies, yet they continue to live under fear due to growing intolerance and administrative apathy,” Yaseen said.
He strongly criticised the Centre and concerned state governments for failing to put in place effective mechanisms to protect Kashmiri citizens working outside the Union Territory. “Despite repeated assurances, no concrete steps have been taken to prevent such incidents or bring perpetrators to justice. Silence and inaction from the authorities only embolden anti-social elements,” he added.
Yaseen urged the Union Government to take immediate and decisive measures, including issuing strict advisories to state administrations, strengthening local police protection, and ensuring swift legal action against those involved in targeting Kashmiris.
He also appealed to civil society, political parties, and human rights organisations across the country to raise their voice against what he described as a “systematic pattern of discrimination and intimidation.”
“Kashmiris are citizens of this country and deserve equal protection under the law. Their safety cannot be compromised under any pretext,” Yaseen asserted.
JKSA Takes Up Harassment of Elderly Kashmiri Patient in Saharanpur with UP CM’s Advisor; Probe Underway, Action Assured
Srinagar, Jammu, February 04 (Scoop News)-The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) has taken up the matter of the harassment and intimidation of an elderly Kashmiri patient in Saharanpur with the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister’s Office and sought immediate intervention at the highest level.
National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath’s Advisor, Awanish Kumar Awasthi, and apprised him in detail of the disturbing incident involving Mohd Wali Shah, an elderly Kashmiri man who was harassed and threatened while visiting Saharanpur for medical treatment.
Khuehami informed the Advisor that the accused identified as Yashasvi Arya, who claims to be the National President of the Hindu Yuva Shakti Sangathan along with his associates, has been captured on video intercepting, intimidating, and harassing Kashmiri Muslim vendors and patients visiting the area.
Emphasising the paramount importance of protecting citizens seeking medical care and livelihood, Khuehami conveyed serious concerns over the recurring targeting of Kashmiris and warned that such incidents, if left unchecked, risk normalising fear, exclusion, and communal intimidation.
Responding to the concerns raised, Awanish Awasthi assured full cooperation from the Chief Minister’s Office and informed Khuehami that the matter has been taken seriously and that action is being initiated. He further conveyed that the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister will not tolerate any acts of violence, intimidation, or hate directed at Kashmiri shawl sellers, traders, patients, or workers.
Meanwhile, the Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Saharanpur Range and the Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Saharanpur, have informed JKSA that the investigation into the incident is currently being conducted by the Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM), Deoband. They further stated that necessary and appropriate legal action will be taken against the accused upon the completion of the investigation, in accordance with the law.
In his assurance, Awasthi also conveyed that strict action will be taken in connection with the incident that occurred in Ramdaspur, Saharanpur, and that those responsible will be dealt with firmly. He reiterated that the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister is committed to ensuring the safety, dignity, and constitutional rights of all citizens, including traders, shawl sellers, labourers, and patients from Jammu and Kashmir.
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