Attacked in India, Kashmiri shawl sellers choose between safety, livelihood

Al JazeeraEN 7 min read 100% complete by Tauseef Ahmad,Sajid RainaFebruary 22, 2026 at 08:07 AM

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Kashmiri shawl sellers in India are facing increased hate attacks, forcing many to choose between their safety and livelihood. Due to the surge in attacks, some sellers are returning to Kashmir, while others are creating survival strategies. One such strategy is a WhatsApp group where sellers share information about areas to avoid due to harassment. The attacks, such as the assault on Tabish Ahmad Ganie in Uttarakhand, are often motivated by anti-Muslim sentiment. The sellers are prioritizing safety over business as these incidents continue to occur almost daily across India.

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Key Player Opposition Context

Ponda 30% Hisar 40% Muslims ×240% Danish 40% Haryana 50% Hindu ×250% Uttarakhand ×260% Ayaz Ahmad ×370% Kashmir ×480% Tabish Ahmad Ganie ×480% India ×590%

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kashmiri shawl sellers 100% hate attacks 90% safety 80% livelihood 80% indian-administered kashmir 70% harassment 60% whatsapp group 60% violence 50% itinerant traders 40%

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Very Negative

Score: -0.70

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