A hateful poster that said “Dogs and Muslims are not allowed” was seen at Bidhan Chandra Agricultural University in Kalyani, West Bengal. The shocking message has aA hateful poster with the message “Dogs and Muslims are not allowed” was found at Bidhan Chandra Agricultural University in Kalyani, West Bengal. The offensive poster, which also included phrases like “All eyes on Pahalgam” and “Terrorism means Islam,” has sparked fear and anger, especially among Muslims in India. Right-wing groups have used this incident to spread hate against Kashmiri Muslims and the Muslim community in general, increasing tensions in the region.
This rise in hate comes just days after a deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir.
On April 22, gunmen opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, a town in the Anantnag district. At least 26 people were killed and more than a dozen were injured. Most of the victims were travelers visiting the region.
After the massacre, some right-wing groups began targeting Kashmiri Muslims and Muslims in general.
On April 23, in Ambala, Haryana, Muslim-owned shops and street carts were attacked. Workers were beaten, hate slogans were shouted, and disturbing threats were made.
Kashmiri students in different parts of the country say they are being threatened. Many have received warnings to leave their colleges or face violence.
A student in Delhi, speaking on condition of anonymity, said, “We are being blamed for something we didn’t do. Some students are too scared to even attend classes.”
