Kashmiri Hindus in U.S. call for security overhaul, global attention
Kashmiri Hindus in the U.S. are demanding greater accountability and global awareness following the Pahalgam terror attack.
The diaspora members said the attack on April 22, which occurred during the visit of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to India, has raised serious concerns about lapses in security preparedness and persistent threats to minority communities in Kashmir.
Dr Vijay Sazawal, International Coordinator of the Indo-American Kashmir Forum (IAKF), claimed that the attack was a preventable tragedy. “Thousands of tourists use this route daily, yet there was no visible security presence on the day of the attack. Despite a high-profile diplomatic visit, basic risk assessments were clearly ignored,” he claimed.
Dr Subhash Kak, a Padma Shri awardee and an academic based in Oklahoma, said the Pahalgam attack underscores the fact that severing diplomatic ties or curbing trade with Pakistan is not enough.
Amit Raina, a Kashmiri Pandit based in Houston, said, “For many, this was a shocking event. For us, it is a recurring nightmare.”
-PTI
