The Jammu and Kashmir police has established a distress helpline for members of minorities living in Kashmir in the wake of recent spate of civilian killings in the Valley.
'Kashmir Police established Minority distress #helpline at PCR Kashmir. In case of #emergency, one may call for #assistance on 0194-2482626,' IGP Kashmir Vijay Kumar tweeted.
The setting up of the helpline comes days after four people from the minority community, including two teachers, were shot dead by terrorists in Srinagar City.
While the Sikh community has decided that government employees from their community will not attend work till their security is ensured, some Kashmiri Pandits have temporarily moved to Jammu in the wake of the killings.
Security cover of minority communities tightened in Kupwara
The security cover of minority communities has been beefed up in Kupwara in Jammu and Kashmir and no element will be allowed to damage the social fabric and communal harmony in the district, authorities said on Monday.
Kupwara Deputy Commissioner Imamuddin, while condemning the recent targeted killings of civilians, said some unscrupulous elements have attempted to damage the communal fabric of the society in J-K, which upholds a long history of brotherhood and hospitality.
He said he, along with Senior Superintendent of Police Kupwara Yougal Manhas, interacted with the migrant community residing at a migrant colony and other places.
Various issues were discussed with them and on the demand of residents, solar lights were installed in the colony, he told reporters.
Imamuddin assured all necessary support to the migrant community and said there was no need to panic.
He said a nodal officer has been designated to keep a close liaison with the community for instant redressal of their issues.
He appealed to all stakeholders to come together and denounce the nefarious elements who are hell-bent to damage the peaceful atmosphere.
Manhas assured full cooperation to the minority community and said police will not allow any element to damage the peace and congenial atmosphere in the district.
He said necessary security has been provided wherever required.
