Following a deadly attack in Kashmir that left 26 people dead, predominantly Hindu tourists, India is witnessing a significant rise in public anger, leading to a surge in anti-Muslim sentiment. In the wake of the tragedy, thousands of Muslims have faced detentions and the demolition of their homes as a government backlash intensifies.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to take decisive action against the militants, with indications that an Indian strike on Pakistan may be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials have expressed concerns that such an attack is imminent, amidst India's allegations of Pakistan's involvement in the Kashmir violence—claims that Pakistan vehemently denies.
Reports have surfaced indicating that anti-Muslim violence has spread to several states, with incidents of killings reported in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Analysts attribute this backlash to long-standing political narratives used by Modi's party to unify India's Hindu majority by casting Muslims in a negative light.
In Kashmir, security forces have responded by arresting hundreds and demolishing the homes of those accused of terrorist affiliations. As anti-Muslim sentiment continues to rise, the broader implications for communal relations in India remain concerning and fraught with potential volatility.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to take decisive action against the militants, with indications that an Indian strike on Pakistan may be on the horizon. Meanwhile, Pakistani officials have expressed concerns that such an attack is imminent, amidst India's allegations of Pakistan's involvement in the Kashmir violence—claims that Pakistan vehemently denies.
Reports have surfaced indicating that anti-Muslim violence has spread to several states, with incidents of killings reported in Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. Analysts attribute this backlash to long-standing political narratives used by Modi's party to unify India's Hindu majority by casting Muslims in a negative light.
In Kashmir, security forces have responded by arresting hundreds and demolishing the homes of those accused of terrorist affiliations. As anti-Muslim sentiment continues to rise, the broader implications for communal relations in India remain concerning and fraught with potential volatility.
