In the wake of a devastating militant attack in Kashmir that claimed 26 lives, predominantly Hindu tourists, India is grappling with a significant surge in public anger and backlash against the Muslim community. Reports indicate that as a response to the attack, thousands of Muslims have been forcibly detained, and their homes demolished under the guise of national security.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government appears poised to take military action against Pakistan, accusing it of harboring the militants responsible for the violence—a claim that Pakistan vehemently denies. Following the incident, unrest has spilled over into violence against Muslims in regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, where reports of hate crimes have surfaced.
Inside Kashmir, security forces are conducting mass arrests and demolishing properties of individuals linked to alleged terrorist activities. This backlash, initially aimed at Kashmiris, has broadened into a broader anti-Muslim sentiment, reflecting a disturbing trend in which the ruling party has historically sought to unite India's Hindu majority through the demonization of Muslims.
Moreover, the current crisis coincides with the expulsion of over 80,000 Afghans from Pakistan, many of whom have deep-rooted ties within the country. As these developments unfold, the underlying communal tensions continue to grow, threatening to escalate the already fraught relationship between India and Pakistan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government appears poised to take military action against Pakistan, accusing it of harboring the militants responsible for the violence—a claim that Pakistan vehemently denies. Following the incident, unrest has spilled over into violence against Muslims in regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, where reports of hate crimes have surfaced.
Inside Kashmir, security forces are conducting mass arrests and demolishing properties of individuals linked to alleged terrorist activities. This backlash, initially aimed at Kashmiris, has broadened into a broader anti-Muslim sentiment, reflecting a disturbing trend in which the ruling party has historically sought to unite India's Hindu majority through the demonization of Muslims.
Moreover, the current crisis coincides with the expulsion of over 80,000 Afghans from Pakistan, many of whom have deep-rooted ties within the country. As these developments unfold, the underlying communal tensions continue to grow, threatening to escalate the already fraught relationship between India and Pakistan.
