A video circulating from the heart of the Kashmir Valley of occupied Jammu and Kashmir has ignited a firestorm of anger wherein an Indian army soldier is seen compelling a Kashmiri Muslim civilian to recite a Hindu religious slogan – “Jay Shri Ram.”
Amidst widespread dissemination on social media, the incident has triggered an outpouring of condemnation, with hashtags such as #Islamophobia and #HinduExtremist amplifying the outcry.
Critics swiftly decry the Indian soldier’s actions as a grave infringement on human rights and religious freedoms, demanding urgent investigation and accountability.
Political and religious factions have pointed fingers at the influences from Hindutva organizations and broader political dynamics in India. As hashtags like #RSS, #VHP, and #BJP dominate online discourse, concerns about their impact on occupied Jammu and Kashmir reverberate, intensifying the already volatile situation.—KMS
