January 31, 2026 | Kashmir POST

‘Disturbing and Unacceptable’: Mirwaiz Umar Farooq on Assault of Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand

January 31, 2026 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq Condemns Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Vendor, Raises Safety Concerns By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Moral Voice Raises Alarm The violent assault on a young Kashmiri shawl vendor in Uttarakhand has continued to reverberate across Jammu & Kashmir, drawing reactions not only from mainstream political leaders but also from prominent religious and community figures. Adding his voice to the growing chorus of condemnation, Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, chief cleric of Kashmir and chairman of the Hurriyat Conference, has termed the incident “disturbing and unacceptable.” His…

Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller: Ashok Kaul Condemns Violence, Sajad Lone Seeks Jobs Focus in Budget

January 31, 2026 Editor

Condemnation, Jobs and Safety: J&K Leaders React to Uttarakhand Attack on Kashmiri Shawl Seller By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 One Attack, Many Questions The brutal assault on a young Kashmiri shawl seller in Uttarakhand has triggered widespread political reaction in Jammu & Kashmir, cutting across party lines and ideologies. What might otherwise have remained a local law-and-order incident has evolved into a larger conversation about safety, dignity, migration, and employment for Kashmiri youth. As visuals of the injured trader circulated on social media, senior leaders from different political…

Back-to-Back Western Disturbances Set to Shape Kashmir’s Late Winter: What It Means for Weather, Travel, Agriculture and Climate

January 31, 2026 Editor

3–4 Western Disturbances to Hit Jammu & Kashmir After Chillai Kalan: Snowfall, Travel Disruptions, Climate Signals Explained By: Javid Amin | 30 January 2026 A Restless Sky Over a Restless Land As Kashmir breathes a cautious sigh of relief with the end of Chillai Kalan, the harshest 40-day phase of winter, the region finds little respite from turbulent skies. The India Meteorological Department (IMD/MeT) has forecast three to four Western Disturbances (WDs) set to sweep across Jammu & Kashmir over the next ten days, promising a spell of intermittent rain…