Kashmiri Pandit outfit demands travel advisory for Kashmir

STC NEWS DESK
JAMMU, APRIL 25 (STC): A Kashmiri Pandit organization, Panun Kashmir, in a handout issued to press has urged the Government of India to issue a travel advisory for Kashmir, owing to the “far from normal” situation in the Kashmir Valley and tourists, particularly Hindus, face a serious threat.
Speaking to reporters here, Panun Kashmir Chairman Ajay Chrungoo said the terrorist attack in Kashmir sends a “clear message” that the Valley is unsafe for visitors and residents alike.
“Every tourist visiting Kashmir is at risk, especially Hindu tourists and local Hindu residents. The government of India must acknowledge this reality and not mislead the nation with claims of normalcy,” he said.
He alleged that the current dispensation has ignored the vulnerability of Hindus in the region.
“If the situation were truly normal, the home minister would have encouraged his party to contest elections in Kashmir. Instead, Kashmiri Muslim political forces have regained dominance,” he said.
The Panun Kashmir chairman alleged that the ongoing political process in Kashmir is being driven by a sponsored ecosystem. (STC)