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Mosque Profiling Drive in Kashmir Triggers Political and Religious Outcry

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Mosque Profiling Drive in Kashmir Triggers Political and Religious Outcry

Mosque Profiling Drive in Kashmir Sparks Political, Religious Backlash Why a Police Data Exercise Has Reignited Fears of Surveillance, Stigmatization, and Erosion of Religious Freedom in the Valley By: Javid Amin | 13 January 2026 A Data Exercise That Set Off Alarm Bells What began as a police “data-gathering exercise” has rapidly escalated into one of the most sensitive governance controversies in Jammu and Kashmir in recent months. The Jammu and Kashmir Police’s mosque profiling drive, carried out across multiple villages in the Valley, has triggered sharp political criticism and…

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MMU Demands Ban on Meat Imports to J&K Over Halal Concerns: A Deep Dive

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MMU Demands Ban on Meat Imports to J&K Over Halal Concerns: A Deep Dive

MMU Calls for Ban on Meat Imports to J&K Over Halal Integrity; Government Pledges Stricter Rules By: Javid Amin | 11 October 2025 Religious bodies press for local sourcing amid outrage over “rotten imported meat”; government promises stricter rules, not a ban. In an assertive move, the Muttahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), a coalition of leading Islamic scholars and religious bodies in Jammu & Kashmir, has urged the J&K administration to ban the import of meat and poultry from outside the Union Territory. The MMU’s appeal hinges on concerns about halal compliance,…

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Hazratbal Shrine Plaque Controversy: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Demands Respect for Faith & Tradition

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Hazratbal Shrine Plaque Controversy: Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema Demands Respect for Faith & Tradition

Hazratbal Shrine: More Than a Monument By: Javid Amin | 06 September 2025 The Hazratbal Shrine is not just another mosque in Kashmir. For centuries, it has stood as a spiritual heartbeat of the Valley, deeply tied to the faith, memory, and identity of Kashmiri Muslims. Housing the revered relic of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, Hazratbal commands a sanctity that transcends generations. Unlike other shrines, Hazratbal has always been marked by simplicity, humility, and deep spiritual reverence. Worshippers see it not merely as a building but as an extension of their…

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