Widespread distress has gripped India's Muslim community as the fallout from a terrorist attack in Kashmir leads to increased hostility and punitive actions by the state. The attack, which claimed the lives of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists, has prompted the Indian government to accuse Pakistan of inciting violence, to which Pakistan has vehemently denied.
Reacting to the tragedy, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to retaliate against the culprits and their alleged havens, raising the specter of potential military action against Pakistan. Meanwhile, local authorities have launched aggressive measures against Muslims, framing them as threats labeled as "illegal migrants."
In states controlled by Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party, reports have surfaced of officials targeting Muslim communities, specifically identifying Bengali and Rohingya Muslims as part of anti-migrant initiatives. This hostility has intensified the already fraught atmosphere for Muslims in India, who feel unfairly scapegoated in light of recent events.
