Kashmiri Shawl Vendors Harassed in Haryana, Forced to Chant Slogans

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News18•20-01-2026, 16:20
Kashmiri Shawl Vendors Harassed in Haryana, Forced to Chant Slogans
- •Two Kashmiri youths selling shawls in Kalawad village, Yamunanagar, Haryana, were allegedly harassed.
- •They were reportedly forced to chant religious slogans and called 'Pakistanis' by local residents.
- •The youths, identified as Nazir Ahmed Khwaja and Imtiaz Ahmed, asserted they are Indians and Kashmir is part of India.
- •A viral video shows threats of snatching their clothes when they refused to chant slogans.
- •No police complaint has been filed, but the incident has sparked discussions on social media.
Why It Matters: Kashmiri shawl vendors faced harassment and religious coercion in Haryana, raising safety concerns.
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