Archive · 30 Jan 2026
Kashmiri Shawl Seller Assaulted in Uttarakhand
An 18-year-old boy named Tabish Ahmed from Kashmir was selling shawls with his family in Uttarakhand.
Some people stopped him and asked who he was.
When he said he was a Muslim from Kashmir, they started hitting him very badly.
He got hurt badly on his arm and head.
His cousin was also hurt a little.
The police have started a case against the people who did this.
Some important people in the government said this is very wrong and asked for the people who did this to be punished.
This is not the first time this has happened.
Another man from Kashmir was hurt in a similar way last year.
Political leaders are worried because this kind of thing is happening more often, especially in places ruled by the BJP.
They say the government should do more to stop these attacks.
An 18-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller, Tabish Ahmed, was assaulted by a mob in Uttarakhand.
The attack occurred in the Vikas Nagar area near Dehradun after Ahmed revealed his identity as a Muslim from Kashmir.
Ahmed suffered a fractured left arm and serious head injuries, requiring treatment at Doon Hospital.
The Jammu and Kashmir Students Association reported the incident and confirmed legal action, with the key accused, Sanjay Yadav, detained.
Political leaders, including Omar Abdullah and the Congress party, condemned the attack and called for accountability, citing a pattern of increasing attacks on Kashmiris.
- Who
- Tabish Ahmed, an 18-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller, and his family
- What
- Assaulted by a mob in Uttarakhand
- When
- Wednesday, January 29, 2026
- Where
- Vikas Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Why
- After revealing his identity as a Muslim from Kashmir
Political Leaders and Congress
BJP and Uttarakhand Authorities
Accountability and Action
Political Leaders and Congress
Demand immediate and strict action against the attackers, citing a pattern of increasing attacks on Kashmiris.
BJP and Uttarakhand Authorities
Uttarakhand police have filed an FIR and detained the key accused, Sanjay Yadav, for questioning.
Political Responsibility
Political Leaders and Congress
Blame the BJP for fostering an environment of hate and division, leading to such attacks.
BJP and Uttarakhand Authorities
No direct response from BJP, but Uttarakhand authorities are taking legal action.
- Victim's Name
- Tabish Ahmed
- Location of Attack
- Vikas Nagar, Dehradun, Uttarakhand
- Injuries Sustained
- Fractured left arm, serious head injuries
- Legal Action
- FIR filed, key accused Sanjay Yadav detained
- Political Response
- Condemnation from Omar Abdullah, Congress, and other leaders
- Previous Incidents
- Similar attacks reported in Himachal Pradesh and Udham Singh Nagar
Sources
Outrage after 18-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller brutally assaulted by mob in Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand: 18-year-old Kashmiri shawl seller assaulted near Dehradun
Outrage in J&K against brutal assault on shawl seller in Uttarakhand: Omar speaks to Dhami
Shawl sellers from Kashmir asked where they’re from, assaulted in Dehradun; 18-year-old suffers head injury
Omar Abdullah Dials Uttarakhand Counterpart After Attack On Kashmiri Man
Assault on Kashmiri Shawl Seller in Uttarakhand Sparks Outrage
Uttarakhand: Shopkeeper held for attacking two Kashmiri brothers
Omar Abdullah seeks action from Uttarakhand after attack on Kashmiri shawl seller - Telegraph India
