Bajrang Dal Leader Booked for Assaulting Kashmiri Shawl Vendor in Uttarakhand

• A complaint has been filed against Bajrang Dal leader Ankur Singh for allegedly assaulting Kashmiri shawl vendor Bilal Ganie in Uttarakhand's Kashipur.
• Bilal Ganie, 28, from Kupwara, J&K, was reportedly beaten and forced to chant slogans; a video of the incident circulated online.
• Jammu and Kashmir Students Association (JKSA) confirmed the complaint is recorded, and police are conducting search operations with arrests expected.
• JKSA urged Uttarakhand Police for swift action, fair investigation, and strict punishment to ensure justice and protect minorities.
• Ganie, who relies on seasonal income from selling shawls in Uttarakhand for eight years, initially hesitated to pursue the case due to fear.

Why It Matters: Bajrang Dal leader booked for assaulting Kashmiri vendor; police promise swift action.