Farooq Abdullah questions threats to Kashmiri Pandit employees, calls it ‘conspiracy’

Jammu and Kashmir National Conference president Dr. Farooq Abdullah expressed concerns over recent threats allegedly directed at Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Kashmir Valley. He questioned why senior Hindu officials in the region were not subjected to similar threats. A fresh threat letter, circulated on social media, specifically targeted Kashmiri Pandit employees and was allegedly issued by an organization called the United Liberation Council (ULC).

The All PM Package Employees Forum Kashmir sought increased security in response to the threat. In a letter to the Chief Secretary of Jammu and Kashmir, the forum revealed the names, addresses, and vehicle numbers of several employees in the letter purportedly released by the ULC on August 23. Dr. Abdullah asked, "Who is issuing them?

Do Kashmiri Pandits not live here?" He pointed out that if Hindus were the specific target, why were not high-ranking officials like DIGs, DGs, district SPs, and Deputy Commissioners receiving threats.

Dr. Abdullah alleged that the threats were part of a larger conspiracy aimed at preventing Jammu and Kashmir from attaining statehood and instilling fear in the region. He stated, "This is a conspiracy; it is a plot to keep this region deprived of statehood and to create an atmosphere of fear." Abdullah also questioned claims that peace had returned to Jammu and Kashmir and that militancy had been eradicated.

He said, "They are traveling the world claiming that peace has been restored here and that militancy has been eliminated. So, where is this coming from? Let them answer that."