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Public anger has surged across India following a recent militant assault in Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists. In the wake of the attack, authorities have detained thousands of Muslims and demolished numerous homes, claiming they were illegal settlements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to target the militants involved and dismantle their strongholds, further escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Pakistani officials have expressed concern over the possibility of an Indian strike in retaliation, as India alleges that elements within Pakistan supported the deadly assault—claims that Pakistan has vehemently denied.
In the aftermath of the attack, reports emerged of violence against Muslims in regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, where many incidents appeared to be driven by anti-Muslim sentiment. In Kashmir, security forces have engaged in mass arrests and demolitions of homes belonging to individuals suspected of having ties to terrorism.
The growing backlash has raised alarms among analysts, who suggest that it reflects a broader strategy by Modi's government to galvanize support from India's Hindu majority by increasingly vilifying the Muslim community. Amid this turmoil, over 80,000 Afghan migrants have also been expelled from Pakistan since the end of March, many of whom have longstanding ties in the region, further complicating the social fabric in both nations.
Public anger has surged across India following a recent militant assault in Kashmir that resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, predominantly Hindu tourists. In the wake of the attack, authorities have detained thousands of Muslims and demolished numerous homes, claiming they were illegal settlements.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to target the militants involved and dismantle their strongholds, further escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Pakistani officials have expressed concern over the possibility of an Indian strike in retaliation, as India alleges that elements within Pakistan supported the deadly assault—claims that Pakistan has vehemently denied.
In the aftermath of the attack, reports emerged of violence against Muslims in regions such as Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka, where many incidents appeared to be driven by anti-Muslim sentiment. In Kashmir, security forces have engaged in mass arrests and demolitions of homes belonging to individuals suspected of having ties to terrorism.
The growing backlash has raised alarms among analysts, who suggest that it reflects a broader strategy by Modi's government to galvanize support from India's Hindu majority by increasingly vilifying the Muslim community. Amid this turmoil, over 80,000 Afghan migrants have also been expelled from Pakistan since the end of March, many of whom have longstanding ties in the region, further complicating the social fabric in both nations.
