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**Summary:**

Following a deadly attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, Kashmiri students and traders across India have faced targeted harassment and violence. This is a recurring pattern, exposing a lack of institutional protection for Kashmiri students studying outside the Valley. The author argues that this backlash plays into the hands of those who seek to divide India, and calls for a national policy to safeguard Kashmiri students during times of crisis. Universities and educational institutions have to become safe havens and students need to be protected from discrimination.

**News Article:**

**Kashmiri Students Face Backlash After Pahalgam Attack; Safety Concerns Mount**

**NEW DELHI, May 22, 2025** – In the wake of the tragic attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, Kashmiri students and traders in various parts of India are reportedly facing a wave of harassment and violence. According to reports at least 17 cases of targeted harassment have been reported.

Incidents include physical assaults on college campuses, threats of expulsion, and intimidation of Kashmiri vendors, forcing some to flee. These incidents raise serious concerns about the safety and security of Kashmiri students studying away from home.

Ummar Jamal, national president of the J&K students association, condemned the attacks and highlighted the recurring nature of this problem. “Whenever violence occurs in Kashmir, all Kashmiris are treated as suspects,” he stated.

Jamal stressed the urgent need for a national policy to protect Kashmiri students, emphasizing that their safety cannot be left to public sentiment. He calls for universities and educational institutions to become safe havens.

The Ministry of Education has yet to comment on the matter. Critics argue that the silence on this issue promotes an environment of fear and discrimination.

“Harassing Kashmiri students is not patriotism, it’s a surrender to forces that want to divide our country,” Jamal added.

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