Overview

• The Jammu & Kashmir government has deployed Cabinet Ministers to key cities across India to ensure the safety and well-being of Kashmiri residents, particularly students and businesspeople, following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
• A 24/7 toll-free helpline (1800-8900-166) has been established at the Raabita Office in Srinagar to assist Kashmiri students facing harassment or threats across the country.
• State and central authorities, including the Union Home Ministry, are closely monitoring the situation, with directives issued to maintain vigilance and ensure public safety.
• Law enforcement, such as Dehradun Police, has increased patrols, registered Kashmiri students, and removed hate content from social media to prevent further incidents.
• An all-party resolution, chaired by Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, condemned the Pahalgam attack and urged all states to safeguard Kashmiri citizens from discrimination and harm.