Cops, Journos, Others Offer Help to Kashmiris After Pulwama Attack

Kashmiri students have been facing threats across India after 40 CRPF jawans were killed in the Pulwama attack.

Help poured in from all sectors after Centre asked all states to ensure safety and security of the students and people from Jammu and Kashmir living in their areas in the wake of threats to them in some parts of the country.

From CRPF Madadgaar – a helpline launched to help Kashmiri people in distress – to Delhi police to eminent journalists to activists to ordinary citizens, all came forward to help protect Kashmiri students who were allegedly threatened after the terrorist attack in Pulwama in which 40 CRPF jawans were killed.

CRPF, Delhi Police Offer Help to Kashmiri Students

#Kashmiri students and general public, presently out of #kashmir can contact @CRPFmadadgaar on 24x7 toll free number 14411 or SMS us at 7082814411 for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties/harrasment. @crpfindia @HMOIndia @JKZONECRPF @jammusector @crpf_srinagar pic.twitter.com/L2Snvk6uC4

— CRPF Madadgaar (@CRPFmadadgaar) February 16, 2019

Security has been strengthened all across the National Capital including minority dominated areas. Visibility of police personnel has been increased. We'll ensure the safety and security of every citizen including Kashmiri inhabitants and students living in Delhi.

— Madhur Verma (@IPSMadhurVerma) February 16, 2019

As directed by @MehboobaMufti
PDP has set up helpline for students and others facing the problems outside the Kashmir or state. Contact
Firdous Tak 9858512300
Aijaz A Mir 9419011105
Waheed ur Rehman 9419000210
Tahir Syeed 9906473046
Sonu Singh 9419219828
Parvaiz Wafa 9419109931

— Tahir Syeed | طاہر سعید (@TahirsyeedK) February 16, 2019

Journalists, Activists Step up to Help

Want to tell any Kashmiri student out there, if you are being targeted in any manner, feel free to call/DM me. My home and heart is open to you as are that of thousands of right thinking Indians.Let’s fight forces of violence together: you don’t have to bear the cross of terror.

— Rajdeep Sardesai (@sardesairajdeep) February 16, 2019

If any #Kashmiri is facing problem in #Delhi. Connect with me. My place is open. You can stay with me and I cook reasonably well. In case I can’t, I’ll get you someplace else. DM / email me.

— Aniruddha Ghosal (@aniruddhg1) February 16, 2019

If any Kashmiri student, traveller or a trader is facing any problems in accommodation or lodging in New Delhi & Noida, or he/she has been harassed or feels scared, please feel free to reach out at [phone]. I can accommodate at least 5-7 people at my place.
#Kashmir

— Sheikh Saaliq (@Sheikh_Saaliq) February 16, 2019

If any Kashmiri students or traders face or fear violence, or just need someone to be with them, walk with them, pl contact us, we'll do our best to organise help.
My DMs are open. Also pl tag @cpimlliberation @sucheta_ml @nsaibalaji @nirajliberation

— Kavita Krishnan (@kavita_krishnan) February 16, 2019

If any #Kashmiri is facing problem in #Delhi. Connect with me. My place is open for Kashmiris. You can stay at my place. I can accommodate 9-10 people at my place. Another person, you can contact is @Sheikh_Saaliq.He has let open his doors to accommodate those who are in need.

— Sagrika Kissu (@SagrikaKissu) February 16, 2019

Ordinary Citizens Open Their Hearts to Help Kashmiri Students

I live in Noida and my home +the homes of many of my friends is open to any kashmiri who isn’t feeling safe in Delhi/NCR. Please dm in case you/anyone you know needs help.

— Dushyant (@atti_cus) February 16, 2019

Any student from Kashmir or Kashmiri in Bangalore if you are feeling insecure, please do reach out. We are all together in this. What happened is wrong and justice will come, but please do not hurt. We need to heal together and then punish those responsible for the attack on CRPF

— clark prasad (@clarkprasad) February 16, 2019

Helpline numbers for kashmiri students who are studying outside of kashmir #feel_free_to_contact pic.twitter.com/ZyCh8xZC2Q

— Sayed sarmad (@saddysarmad) February 16, 2019

A Home Ministry official said there have been some reports of students and other residents of Jammu and Kashmir experiencing threats and intimidation. "Therefore, the Home Ministry today issued an advisory to all states/UTs  to take  necessary measures to ensure their safety and security," the official said.

Some Kashmiri youths studying in the Uttarakhand capital, Dehradun, have alleged that they were harassed and have been asked by their landlords to vacate accommodations fearing attacks on their properties in the aftermath of the attack.