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Rising Violence Forces Kashmiri Traders to Return Home

2/22/2026

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A surge in attacks on Kashmiri traders across India has forced many to return home.
Tabish Ahmad Ganie, a Kashmiri shawl seller, was brutally attacked in Uttarakhand.
Kashmiri traders have formed WhatsApp groups to share safety information and coordinate responses.
Kashmir leaders condemned the violence and urged the federal government to intervene.

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Story summary

A surge in attacks on Kashmiri traders across India has forced many to return home.
Tabish Ahmad Ganie, a Kashmiri shawl seller, was brutally attacked in Uttarakhand.
Kashmiri traders have formed WhatsApp groups to share safety information and coordinate responses.
Kashmir leaders condemned the violence and urged the federal government to intervene.