In the wake of the Pulwama terror attack, hundreds of Kashmiri students studying in colleges and universities outside J&K continue to face the backlash and have been forced to flee.
More than 300 Kashmiri students, studying in colleges and universities in Dehradun, have left for home, fearing for their lives. They had assembled in Mohali and were staying there for a few days.
In the past three days, volunteers of Khalsa Aid, a non-profit organisation, have come to the rescue of 250 Kashmiri students and facilitated their travel to Jammu.
Kashmiri people are highly grateful of @Khalsa_Aid and are reciprocating love towards sikh community. The lesson to learn here is to put humanity above religion n Nation.Religion is fundamentally supposed to make us better humans.
— Syed Himayou (@himayou_syed) February 20, 2019
This cartoon is very apt. The Sikh sangat has gone above & beyond the call of duty in reaching out & helping Kashmiris in distress, whether in Jammu or outside the state. A special thanks to @capt_amarinder Sahib for his statesmanship in ensuring security & safety for Kashmiris. https://t.co/QRPsTf1JoI
— Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 20, 2019
Volunteers said about 40 more students were expected to arrive in the city on Wednesday morning.
“We are still verifying, but about 40 more students may arrive here on Wednesday,” said Amarpreet Singh, a Khalsa Aid volunteer.
Zindabaad @Khalsa_Aid pic.twitter.com/PtqO2lLSv1
— Javid Parsa (@parsa_javid) February 18, 2019
I salute our Sikh brethren who came to the aid of young Kashmiris all over the country. Admire their exemplary spirit to serve with utmost dignity & fortitude. https://t.co/rOGN4mS2PA
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 20, 2019
As the Punjab Government and the Chandigarh administration had assured protection to the Kashmiri students, around 140 students flocked at Gurdwara Sahib Singh Shaheedan in Mohali on Monday night, seeking refuge.
With only four rooms available at the gurdwara, former SGPC member Amarinder Singh facilitated their stay at Gurdwara Sacha Dhan in Mohali. Thirteen of the students who arrived at the gurdwara were girls, said Amarpreet.
Fixed my heart, restored my faith in humanity and said my thanks.
— Javid Parsa (@parsa_javid) February 18, 2019
Zindabaad @Khalsa_Aid
Khudayas Hawale! 💚 pic.twitter.com/rKS57xQqwR
Sardar means a leader and they lead by example. Hats off to them for being everywhere to help the humanity. @Khalsa_Aid #kashmirisindistress #kashmir pic.twitter.com/H6kUfIVlzk
— Suhail Naqshbandi (@hailsuhail) February 20, 2019
“Nine of the 13 girls, who were staying here, have been sent to Jammu, while four of them will board the flight to Srinagar from Bathinda Wednesday morning,” he said.
There have been reports of expulsion and suspension of students from several universities and colleges across the country over posting of messages on social media after the Pulwama attack.
"No one is my enemy and no one is a stranger. I get along with everyone" May Almighty God Bless the works of Khalsa Aid.@ShashiTharoor @sachin_rt @Narendramodi_PM @Khalsa_Aid https://t.co/ANoSOVfGQX
— Upjit Singh Sachdeva (@upjit_jeety) February 20, 2019
Thank you Sikh community.@Khalsa_Aid@kashmiri_kurii pic.twitter.com/kOpd8kLVhA
— مہرین خان (@Mehreen778) February 20, 2019