Kashmiri shawl sellers’ harassment: Complaints filed, FIR to be lodged, says J&K Students Association

Srinagar, Dec 27: Authorities of Himachal Pradesh have registered complaints against harassing Kashmiri shawl sellers in Bilaspur district, and are taking steps against those responsible for intimidating Kashmiri traders there, Jammu and Kashmir Students Association said on Friday.The associations’ National Convenor, Nasir Khuehami in a communiqué said, “I have been informed by the Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister’s OSD, Ritesh Keprate Ji, that complaints have been filed, the harassment has been stopped, and steps are being taken against those responsible for intimidating Kashmiris. Furthermore, an FIR will also be lodged to ensure strict action is taken”.He thanked J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah and his Advisor Nasir Aslam Wani for taking up the matter with the Himachal Pradesh government.“I thank J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah Sahab and his Advisor Nasir Aslami Wani Sahab for taking the harassment faced by Kashmiri shawl sellers in Bilaspur with the Himachal Pradesh government” Khuehami said.He added, “The Himachal government has taken cognizance of the matter, and the Chief Minister’s Office is ensuring a safe and secure environment for Kashmiri traders operating in the state”.