Archive · 6 Aug 2026
Religious body objects to pork sale on J-K quick-commerce platform
In Jammu and Kashmir, India, a group of religious leaders became upset about something they saw on an online shopping app.
The group is called the Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema, and its head is a chief preacher named Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
People shared screenshots showing pork products being sold on a quick-commerce delivery platform in Kashmir.
The religious leaders said selling or eating pork is not allowed in Islam, their religion.
They explained that Muslims are very sensitive about this rule.
They asked the company to remove the pork products from the platform right away.
They also said the products should not be stocked, advertised, or sold anywhere in Kashmir.
They asked the authorities to investigate the matter and warn the people responsible.
They reminded businesses that they must respect the religious and cultural feelings of the region.
Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of religious bodies in Jammu and Kashmir, expressed outrage over the alleged sale of pork products on a quick-commerce platform in the valley.
The MMU, headed by Kashmir's chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, said screenshots shared by people showed pork products listed for sale on the online delivery platform.
The body said the sale or consumption of pork is prohibited in Islam and that Muslims are highly sensitive to the issue.
The MMU asked the company to remove the products immediately and ensure they are neither stocked, advertised nor sold in Kashmir.
It called for a serious investigation by the authorities and for those involved to be warned, saying businesses must respect the region's religious and cultural sensitivities.
- Who
- Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of religious bodies in Jammu and Kashmir headed by Kashmir's chief preacher Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
- What
- The MMU objected to the alleged sale of pork products on a quick-commerce platform in Kashmir and demanded their immediate removal.
- When
- Thursday, August 6, when the MMU issued its statement.
- Where
- The Kashmir valley in Jammu and Kashmir, India; the statement was issued in Srinagar.
- Why
- Because the sale or consumption of pork is prohibited in Islam, Muslims are highly sensitive to the issue, and businesses must respect the region's religious and cultural sensitivities.
- Organization
- Mutahida Majlis-e-Ulema (MMU), an amalgam of religious bodies
- Head
- Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, Kashmir's chief preacher
- Location
- Kashmir valley, Jammu and Kashmir
- Date of statement
- August 6 (Thursday)
- Object of objection
- Alleged sale of pork products on a quick-commerce platform
- Demand
- Remove products; neither stock, advertise nor sell them in Kashmir
- Reason
- Pork sale/consumption prohibited in Islam; Muslims highly sensitive to the issue
- Call to authorities
- Investigate seriously and warn those involved