It’s one of the deadliest terror attacks the country has witnessed. Pakistan-based terror outfit, Jaish-e-Mohammed took responsibility for the attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama, which claimed the lives of 44 CRPF soldiers on Thursday. The attack was executed by a suicide bomber, Adil Ahmad Dar, who is reported to be a native of Pulwama. As anger brews across the country, some people have resorted to shifting the blame onto ordinary Kashmiris who had nothing to with the attack on CRPF jawans. At this volatile time, a grieving CRPF has risen above the hate to lead the way to love, respect and harmony in the country.
A CRPF Twitter handle, @CRPFmadadgaar, has opened a toll-free number and SMS portal to assist any Kashmiri facing any harassment or difficulties in the aftermath of the attack. “#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,” a tweet from the handle said.
#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
At a time when there have been calls for violence to avenge the deaths of the jawans, CRPF has also slammed all hate mongering.
“ADVISORY: It has been noticed that on social media some miscreants are trying to circulate fake pictures of body parts of our Martyrs to invoke hatred while we stand united. Please DO NOT circulate/share/like such photographs or posts,” the official handle of the CRPF said.
ADVISORY: It has been noticed that on social media some miscreants are trying to circulate fake pictures of body parts of our Martyrs to invoke hatred while we stand united. Please DO NOT circulate/share/like such photographs or posts. Report such content at webpro@crpf.gov.in
— CRPF (@crpfindia) February 17, 2019
The CRPF’s mature push for non-violence and peace has not gone unnoticed.
Solute to this dedication.... Truly following there motto "Service and Loyalty" "सेवा और निष्ठा" we should also respect this appeal... #CRPF #Kashmiris #publicappeal https://t.co/MeH2pQmWYK
— Suneel Tiwari (@tiwarisuneel) February 17, 2019
@crpfindia so proud!! https://t.co/wXqUivLKLD
— Shikha Sehrawat (@kahlofangirl) February 17, 2019
Kudos to @CRPFmadadgaar for this. This is what any nation asks from its citizen. https://t.co/kn6f9oh9WP
— Prof. Nothing Knower (@ametrosching) February 17, 2019
Thank you #CRPF
— Priya (@inc_priya) February 17, 2019
This is my real India.
Request to all #Kashmiris students please contact @CRPFmadadgaar if you feel any trouble or insecurity in any part of the country.
Jai Hind! https://t.co/b7uAGzsEPB
Those who are attacking #KashmiriStudents and making them feel unsafe in own country, are just equal to terrorists who hurl bombs to terrorise people. Terror cannot be justified in any situation.@CRPFmadadgaar setting a landmark by helping humanity...kudos to you. Jai Hind! https://t.co/JOgFJP8el1
— Khushboo (@KhushbooTweets) February 17, 2019
This is the idea of India. Oneness. Proud of you CRPF, proud of being an Indian..@crpfindia https://t.co/eczW7OCQw8
— aashiq Salmanic عاشق (@beingaashiq007) February 17, 2019
On Saturday, the Centre issued an advisory to all states to ensure the safety and security of Kashmiri people following threats. The Jammu and Kashmir police, too, has established a helpline to assist students and others facing threats.
“J&K #Police has established a #helpline for the #assistance of #Students/#generalpublic who are presently staying outside J&K in case they find any difficulty. You can call us for any kind of assistance on 0194-2451515,” a tweet said.
J&K #Police has established a #helpline for the #assistance of #Students/#generalpublic who are presently staying outside J&K in case they find any difficulty. You can call us for any kind of assistance on 0194-2451515. @JmuKmrPolice
— Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) February 16, 2019
Some have opened their doors to Kashmiris facing threats and have offered to keep them safe.
I live in Ghaziabad. My door is open to any Kashmiri student who is feelig unsafe in Delhi/NCR. Feel free to DM me if you need any help. https://t.co/WCcnS07Ipn
— Rajendra P Misra (@MisraRajendra72) 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 +919599946440. I can accommodate at least 5-7 people at my place.
— Sheikh Saaliq (@Sheikh_Saaliq) February 16, 2019
#Kashmir
Any Kashmiri who needs a safe space, my home is open 24 hours. Just DM and we shall make room for you.
— نور عنایات (@noorenayat) February 16, 2019
Any Kashmiri, esp woman, in Delhi, feeling vulnerable or unsafe is welcome to stay with me till it settles down. Just ping.
— nishtha (@NishthaSood19) February 16, 2019
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
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
Some joined the CRPF in requesting the public to stop attacking the Kashmiri natives.
Former IAS officer and the Director of School Education, Kashmir, Shah Faesal, said, “Kashmiris are not the demons they are made out to be. Kashmiris have been unequivocally condemning the loss of life in Kashmir. An ordinary Kashmiri is a victim of violence rather than a perpetrator of violence. Targeting them outside is really really sad and unacceptable.”
Kashmiris are not the demons they are made out to be.
— Shah Faesal (@shahfaesal) February 16, 2019
Kashmiris have been unequivocally condemning the loss of life in Kashmir.
An ordinary Kashmiri is a victim of violence rather than a perpetrator of violence.
Targeting them outside is really really sad and unacceptable.