Archive · 15 Jan 2026
Fear Grips Rohingya Refugees in Jammu
There are many Rohingya refugees living in Jammu, India.
Some people are scared because videos were shared online asking for these refugees to leave.
The refugees are registered with a big international group called UNHCR, which helps people who have to leave their countries because it's not safe.
Some refugees were even taken away by the police after a fight with members of a group called Shiv Sena.
The refugees are worried and don't feel safe in their homes.
At least 6,000 (officially) to 10,000 (unofficially) Rohingya refugees reside in Jammu, living in areas like Bhatindi, Narwal, Channi, and Sunjwan.
Four Rohingya individuals were detained after a scuffle with Shiv Sena members in Kiryani Talab.
Viral videos calling for the expulsion of Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants have instilled fear among the refugee community.
The Committee of Myanmar Rohingya Refugees reports that the refugees are registered with the UNHCR and are globally recognized as refugees.
The market in the area remained shut due to the fear and uncertainty among the Rohingya community.
- Who
- Rohingya refugees in Jammu and Shiv Sena members
- What
- Fear and detention of Rohingya refugees due to viral videos calling for their expulsion
- When
- Recent events, with detentions following a scuffle
- Where
- Jammu, particularly areas like Bhatindi, Narwal, Channi, and Sunjwan
- Why
- Viral videos and activities by Shiv Sena members targeting Rohingya and Bangladeshi migrants
- Number of Rohingya Refugees in Jammu (2017)
- 6,000 (official), 10,000 (unofficial)
- Areas of Residence
- Bhatindi, Narwal, Channi, Sunjwan
- Detained Individuals
- Salamat (41), Noorul Amin (17), Shona Ali (46), Hamid Hussain (31)
- Organization for Refugee Safety
- Committee of Myanmar Rohingya Refugees
- Registration Status
- Registered with UNHCR, globally recognized as refugees