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NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint

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NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Alleged Attacks on Kashmiri Students and Traders After JKSA Complaint By: Javid Amin | 13 June 2026 Rights Body Expected to Seek Reports From States Over Alleged Harassment, Assaults and Discrimination The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has taken cognisance of allegations concerning harassment, discrimination and attacks against Kashmiri students and traders across several Indian states, marking a significant development in a matter that has drawn growing concern from civil society groups and community representatives. According to the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA), the Commission…

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

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

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…

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