#EndDiscrimination Archives

A Call for Peace: Standing Against Hate & Ensuring the Safety of Kashmiris and Muslims Across India

May 2, 2025 Editor

Beyond Tragedy: Emphasizing Unity Over Division In the aftermath of the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, emotions are running high, and pain has gripped the hearts of many. Families mourn their loved ones, and communities reel from the shock of the violence. Amid this grief, a deeply concerning trend has emerged—an increase in hostility, fear, and hate speech directed at Kashmiris and Muslims across different states. While people search for justice and accountability, there is an urgent need to ensure that anger does not escalate into discrimination, targeting innocent individuals who…

Kashmiri Vendors Face Displacement: The Struggles & Economic Impact Behind Forced Evictions

April 30, 2025 Editor

The Silent Suffering: Kashmiri Vendors Caught in Uncertainty Srinagar 30 April 2025: For decades, Kashmiri shawl vendors have traveled across India, setting up stalls and selling their exquisite handcrafted shawls, carpets, and traditional garments. Their trade has woven a connection between the vibrant culture of Kashmir and the rest of the country, sustaining generations of families dependent on this seasonal business. However, recent incidents of harassment, discrimination, and forced evictions have left many Kashmiri vendors stranded, unsure about their future. The economic challenges they face, compounded by misinformation and growing…

Mirwaiz Prevented from Delivering Special Speech at Srinagar Mosque

February 10, 2024 Editor

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, who was expected to lead congregational prayers at Srinagar’s Jamia Masjid on Friday, was not allowed to leave his residence yet again. The management committee of the mosque had announced on February 7 that Mirwaiz would address people at the grand mosque on February 9. His special sermon was meant to mark Shab-e-Mehraj at Jamia Masjid, an auspicious occasion in the Islamic calendar. The Anjumam Auqaf Jama Masjid committee said that early Friday, a contingent of police vehicles was stationed outside his residence and he was detained.…

Haldwani: 4 Killed, Over 100 Injured in Communal Violence; Schools Shut, Internet Suspended

February 9, 2024February 9, 2024 Editor

Communal tension gripped Haldwani on Thursday evening after violence broke out over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa Communal tension gripped the Haldwani area of Nainital district on Thursday evening after violence broke out in Banbhoolpura over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa, officials familiar with the matter said. The district magistrate of the district has imposed a curfew in Banbhoolpura. A ‘shoot-at-sight’ order has also been issued against the rioters. Vehicles set on fire by miscreants over the demolition of an “illegally built” madrasa at Banbhoolpura area…