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Pulwama attack: Public gives discounts to heroes in turban

Sikh voluntary organisations have been at the forefront to lend helping hand to students and other Kashmiris who were facing backlash after the recent suicide bombing

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It is raining sops and discounts for the Sikh community as a token of gratitude from common people for saving Kashmiris in distress outside the state.

From free school admissions to free medical treatment to discount in super markets to free rides to even car washes, Sikhs in Kashmir have become heroes for saving Kashmiris from the backlash outside the state over the February 14 suicide bombing in Pulwama district.

"We are providing additional six per cent discount to Sikh community as a token of appreciation for their help. We want to send a message that if they could do it, why can't others. It is a first step to unite people from all over India. We appreciate them because they saved us," said Mohammad Yousuf Wani, owner of a super market in Kashmir.

Similarly, doctors have offered free consultation, schools and colleges have offered free admissions, car workshops have offered free services and tour operators have offered free transport for Sikh community.

"I am humbled to see the gesture of Kashmiris for Sikhs in the valley. My Facebook is flooded with messages thanking me in the form of tags and messages. It's simply a win of humanity for me," tweeted Manjot Singh Kohli, a young Sikh entrepreneur, who had recently won hearts by offering one of her kidneys to her ailing Muslim friend.

Sikh voluntary organisations have been at the forefront to lend helping hand to students and other Kashmiris who were facing backlash after the recent suicide bombing. Even before when the Srinagar-Jammu national highway was closed, Sikhs in Jammu opened Gurudwaras for stranded Kashmiri passengers and provided free food and stay.

"More than 300 Kashmiri students have been able to go home", said Jeevanjyot Singh, coordinator Khalasa Aid.

Jagmohan Singh Raina, Chairman of All Parties Sikh Coordination Committee, said humanity is still alive in Kashmir, which is known for its hospitality. "Kashmiris have always come to our help. Be it 2014 floods or curfew. People have shared milk, vegetables and essentials first with us. Kashmiris are known for their hospitality", he said

Kashmir Inc. said those offering discounts to Sikh community is a token of gratitude. "They have come to our rescue. Whoever is giving discounts is doing it on individual level. It is a token of gratitude and love from people of Kashmir for their efforts to save our people in other states", said Mohommad Yaseen Khan, chairman of Kashmir Economic Alliance.

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