Srinagar, Dec 27, KDC: The Jammu & Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) on Saturday took up the matter of alleged harassment of a Kashmiri shawl seller in Kaithal, Haryana, with the Chief Minister’s Office, demanding immediate intervention and strict action.
The Association said that it has taken strong cognisance of yet another disturbing incident in which a Kashmiri shawl vendor was harassed, abused and heckled in Kaithal (Kethal), Haryana.
JKSA condemned the episode, stating that such repeated acts of intimidation against innocent Kashmiri traders are deeply condemnable and reflect a worrying pattern of prejudice and hostility.
According to the statement, the National Convenor of the Association, Nasir Khuehami, spoke to Rajeev Jaitly, Media Advisor to the Chief Minister of Haryana, and requested his immediate intervention in the matter. Responding to Khuehami, Jaitly assured that “such acts of violence and intimidation against Kashmiri shawl sellers will not be tolerated at any cost,” and that “strict action will be taken in connection with the incident that occurred in the Kaithal, Kurukshetra area of Haryana.”
He also conveyed that the Haryana Chief Minister is committed to ensuring the safety and dignity of all citizens, including traders and workers from Jammu & Kashmir.
Khuehami further urged the Haryana government to ensure the prompt registration of a case and swift action against the culprits.
In a strong statement, he said, “Targeting them, abusing them, and then conveniently branding them as ‘anti-nationals’ is not only unjust but an affront to our Constitution and the idea of India. The safety and dignity of Kashmiri traders must be protected and the rule of law must prevail.” JKSA appealed for firm action so that shawl vendors, described as hardworking citizens who travel across the country to earn an honest livelihood, are protected under the law. (KDC)