Kashmiri Pandits under PM Package flag fresh threats; seek security
Kashmiri Pandit employees have requested enhanced security following the circulation of a threatening poster on social media. The forum representing these employees expressed concern over the leak of personal information and called for an investigation by the Jammu and Kashmir administration.
Why it matters
This highlights ongoing security concerns for minority groups in the Kashmir Valley and the risks posed by digital threats.
A fresh threat letter was allegedly circulated on social media targeting Kashmiri Pandit employees serving in the Kashmir Valley, prompting the All PM Package Employees Forum Kashmir to seek enhanced security from the Jammu and Kashmir administration.In a letter to chief secretary of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday, the forum said the purported threat poster, allegedly issued by an outfit calling itself the United Liberation Council (ULC) and dated August 23, contains the names, addresses and vehicle numbers of some employees.The forum said the authenticity of the poster has not yet been verified by police or security agencies but warned that its repeated circulation was a matter of “grave concern”. In its letter, the forum said, "The authenticity of the poster is yet to be verified by the Police and security agencies.
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