Kashmiri Shawl Seller Harassed in Haryana, Forced to Chant Slogans
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Moneycontrol•03-01-2026, 15:10
Kashmiri Shawl Seller Harassed in Haryana, Forced to Chant Slogans
- •A Kashmiri shawl trader was allegedly harassed and forced to chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' and 'Vande Mataram' in Fatehabad, Haryana.
- •The J&K Students Association claims the youth was physically assaulted and choked when he refused to comply with the demands.
- •This incident is part of a 'systematic and dangerous pattern' of harassment against Kashmiri traders in north India, with over a dozen incidents reported in 10 days.
- •Political leaders like Iltija Mufti (PDP) and Sajad Gani Lone (J&K People’s Conference) condemned the act, calling them hate crimes.
- •The J&K Students Association has urged Union Home Minister Amit Shah to intervene and ensure the safety of Kashmiri traders.
Why It Matters: Kashmiri traders face escalating harassment and alleged assault in north India, sparking widespread condemnation.
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