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Kashmiri shawl seller thrashed, looted in Punjab

The victim was later on taken to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment when the last reports came in
06:25 PM Jan 19, 2025 IST | GK Web Desk
kashmiri shawl seller thrashed  looted in punjab
Kashmiri shawl seller thrashed, looted in Punjab --- Representational Photo
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Srinagar, Jan 19: A shawl seller from Kashmir was thrashed and looted by miscreants in Kapurthala area in Punjab.

The victim identified as Mohammad Shafi Khoja came under attack by at least three persons who not only thrashed the shawl seller but also ran away with his items and other belongings.

The victim was later on taken to a hospital, where he is undergoing treatment when the last reports came in.

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Reacting to the dastardly act, the Jammu and Kashmir Students’ Association has taken up the matter with the Punjab government asking them to nab the assailants.

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“We have spoken to Punjab Chief Secretary KAP Sinha, who assured us that strict instructions have been issued to the Director General of Police (DGP) Punjab, Gaurav Yadav,” JKSA said in a statement.

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“He further stated that the culprits will face the consequences they deserve,” the Association said, adding, “the safety and security of Kashmiri students and shawl sellers remain our utmost priority”.

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