Kashmiri students face assaults, hate speeches post – Pahalgam

Kashmiri Students Raise Alarm After Pahalgam Attack
Students from Kashmir studying in different Indian states are reporting growing fear due to recent assaults and hate messages following the terror attack in Pahalgam.

JKSA Reports Over 1,000 Distress Calls Nationwide
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) said it has received more than 1,000 distress calls from students fearing for their safety. It has launched emergency helplines and deployed support teams to help students and reach out to authorities.

Hostel Attack Reported in Chandigarh College
A violent incident occurred at the Universal Group of Institutions in Derabassi, where attackers entered a hostel and assaulted Kashmiri students using sharp weapons. One student was injured, and others had their clothes torn, JKSA stated.

Hate Speech Video Sparks Panic in Dehradun
A video surfaced from Dehradun showing a Hindu Raksha Dal member threatening Kashmiri Muslim students. He demanded they leave the city or face consequences. The video has further deepened fear among students.

Some Students Already Returning to Kashmir
At least twelve students in Dehradun have already returned home. Others are still attending classes due to ongoing exams, but many report no support from local administration.

JKSA Urges Students to Stay Cautious and Indoors
JKSA has advised students to avoid public gatherings, stay off social media for political discussions, and not engage in confrontations during this sensitive time.

Police Take Note, Promise Legal Action
JKSA’s Nasir Khuehami confirmed he spoke to Uttarakhand DGP Deepam Seth. Police have filed an FIR and assured that arrests will take place soon.

JKSA Demands Strong Measures to Stop Targeting
Khuehami emphasized that authorities must take strict action to prevent further violence. He called for steps to safeguard Kashmiri students and ensure they can study without fear.

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