Srinagar, Apr 30 (KNO): Mirwaiz-e-Kashmir, Molvi Umar Farooq on Wednesday said that collective punishment meted out to Jammu and Kashmir residents is unjust and inhuman.
In a post on X, Mirwaiz as per the news agency—Kashmir News Observer (KNO) appealed to the people of India to ensure safety of Kashmiris and not fall prey to the hatred and media propaganda.
"The physical and verbal assault on Kashmiri shawl vendors in Mussoorie, who had to flee when police refused to guarantee their safety, is very disturbing. After large-scale detentions, demolition of homes, and crackdowns inside Kashmir, ordinary citizens, students, and small traders outside of J&K are being attacked and forced to return," Mirwaiz wrote.
"Being themselves at the receiving end of all forms of violence and subsequent suffering for decades, Kashmiris' condemnation, empathy, and grief for the victims of the Pahalgam bloodbath is straight from the heart, yet they are being vilified and targeted. I appeal to the people of India not to fall prey to hatred and media propaganda creating mistrust of Kashmiris, and reciprocate in ensuring their safety, as they have always done in times of crisis towards all visitors and tourists. The collective punishment being meted out to them both inside and outside Jammu and Kashmir is unjust and inhuman," Mirwaiz wrote—(KNO)