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Jammu Halal Certification Row: Hindu Group Seeks Ban in J&K, But India’s Regulatory Framework Tells a More Complicated Story

October 5, 2026October 5, 2026 Editor

Halal Certification Debate Reaches Jammu: What Jan Jagran Manch Is Demanding and What the Rules Say

Jammu Halal Certification Row: Hindu Group Seeks Ban in J&K, Demands FSSAI Oversight By: Javid Amin | 04 October 2026 Jammu: A street protest in Jammu has opened a fresh and potentially contentious debate over halal certification in Jammu and Kashmir, with the Jammu-based Jan Jagran Manch demanding that the Union Territory prohibit halal certification for products sold within J&K, while allowing it only where certification is required for exports. The organisation staged its protest on Saturday, October 3, arguing that halal certification has moved beyond its traditional association with…

The Rotten Meat Scandal in Jammu & Kashmir: Governance Failures Expose Public to Health Risks

February 17, 2026 Editor

The Rotten Meat Scandal in Jammu & Kashmir: When Governance Fails, Citizens Pay By: Javid Amin | 16 February 2026 Srinagar/Jammu, February 2026 — The seizure of more than 12,000 kilograms of rotten meat, valued at nearly ₹29 lakh, has shaken public confidence across Jammu & Kashmir. What began as a routine enforcement drive has now exposed deeper cracks in regulatory oversight, inspection systems, and institutional accountability. For many residents, the question is no longer just about contaminated meat — it is about governance. This is not merely a food…