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flag In Jan 2026, Kashmiri shawl sellers and students faced harassment across India, prompting a human rights complaint.

flag In January 2026, the Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) reported over a dozen incidents of harassment, violence, and intimidation against Kashmiri shawl sellers and students across multiple Indian states, including Himachal Pradesh, Haryana, and Maharashtra, prompting a formal complaint to the National Human Rights Commission. flag The group documented threats, physical assaults, forced slogans, property damage, and denial of housing, with some traders forced to flee their livelihoods. flag While some states responded with action, Himachal Pradesh faced criticism for delayed FIR registrations, lack of arrests, and insufficient safety measures. flag Political leaders, including Sajad Lone and Farooq Abdullah, urged government intervention, emphasizing that Kashmiris are Indian citizens entitled to constitutional rights and warning that such targeting fuels alienation.

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