Srinagar, Dec 25 (KNS) : JK Peoples Conference (JKPC) General Secretary and All J&K Students Association (AJKSA) President, Molvi Imran Ansari, on Wednesday expressed serious concern over the increasing incidents of harassment, assault, and public humiliation faced by Kashmiris living in different parts of India.
In a tweet, Ansari said that Kashmiris across India are increasingly becoming targets not only of fringe elements on the streets, but also of a hostile environment fuelled by toxic political language amplified by a few individuals sitting comfortably in Kashmir.
“What hurts the most is that some Kashmiri leaders and self-styled social media warriors actively contribute to this atmosphere for their own political benefit. They shout, provoke, and perform outrage online, fully aware that the consequences are borne by ordinary Kashmiris—students, traders, workers, and families—who are simply trying to live with dignity,” he said.
He added that these voices suffer from selective amnesia and conveniently forget their own past. “When her father was in power, how many Kashmiris were put behind bars? How many special operations were conducted? How many young eyes were blinded? The list is long, but memory fades when accountability comes knocking,” Ansari remarked.
Highlighting recent incidents, Ansari said that assaults on Kashmiris in Kashipur, Uttarakhand, and Kangra (Dehra), Himachal Pradesh, reportedly mark the 15th such incident in 2025 involving harassment, forced slogans, or violence.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel“When these incidents occur, the so-called loud messiahs are nowhere to be seen no visits, no legal help, no on-ground support. Just tweets, reels, and hollow statements,” he added.
Appealing for restraint, he said that political theatrics should not come at the cost of an entire community’s safety. “Do not turn Kashmiris into a test case simply because your party is no longer winning seats. Kashmiris today are aware enough to see through this drama,” he stated.
Molvi Imran Ansari also urged the Hon’ble Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir to intervene and ensure the safety and security of Kashmiris across India. “We are citizens of this country. Because of a few reckless voices, an entire community cannot and should not be put on trial,” he said.
He further added that hatred against Muslims has wider consequences for India’s global standing. “Nearly 20 crore Muslims live in India and are as Indian as anyone else. When Muslims are targeted here, it affects Indians abroad, especially in the Middle East. When Christians are targeted, the echoes are heard in Europe and the West. A democracy demands restraint, not intimidation,” Ansari asserted.
Concluding his message, Ansari said that India’s strength lies in its diversity. “India is a diverse and beautiful nation. Let it remain so. Social harmony must not be fractured for cheap and short-sighted politics,” he said.(KNS)