Overview
- Pakistan’s Foreign Office labeled the exercise a blatant intrusion into religious affairs and part of institutionalised Islamophobia.
- Officials said the forcible collection of personal details and sectarian affiliations constitutes systematic harassment designed to instill fear among worshippers.
- Reports cited forms seeking Aadhaar numbers, bank accounts, property records, social media handles, passports, ration and driver IDs, SIM details, phone IMEIs, photographs, and sect information.
- Pakistan urged international attention to the issue and pledged continued solidarity with Kashmiris on religious freedom concerns.
- Context in the coverage includes a UN intervention by delegate Asif Khan on Kashmir’s status and research noting a 13% rise in anti‑minority hate speech in India in 2025.