Excelsior Correspondent
SRINAGAR, Apr 24: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah today said his Government was in touch with Governments of States where Kashmiris were allegedly being harassed in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.
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“The J&K Government is in touch with the Governments of the States where these reports are originating from. I’m also in touch with my counterpart Chief Ministers in these States & have requested they take extra care,” Abdullah posted on X.
He was responding to a post by ruling National Conference spokesperson Imran Nabi Dar seeking Abdullah’s intervention after videos of Kashmiris being allegedly harassed emerged on social media.
“Numerous videos showing Kashmiri students nationwide terrified for their safety are being widely shared on social media. Requesting @CM_JnK @OmarAbdullah sb to immediately intervene and speak to his counterparts across the country,” Dar said in his post on X.
Jammu and Kashmir’s Resident Commission in New Delhi has established a helpline for the students of Union Territory studying across the country.
“The students hailing from J&K, studying in different States, may contact Jammu and Kashmir Resident Commission, New Delhi in case of any help/assistance on 7303620090, 9682389265, 9419158581, 01124611108, 01124615475, 01124611157, 01126112021 and 01126112022,” a release issued by the UT Government read.
The above-mentioned numbers shall remain operational round-the-clock for any kind of assistance, the Commission said.
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