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Following the Pulwama terror attack, a Srinagar-based CRPF helpline on Saturday asked Kashmiris based out of Jammu and Kashmir to approach it in case they face any harassment
Updated : Feb 17, 2019, 01:32 PM IST
In the backdrop of reports of threats issued to Kashmiris based out of Jammu and Kashmir following the Pulwama terror attack, a Srinagar-based CRPF helpline on Saturday asked them to approach it in case they face any harassment.
The 'Madadgaar' helpline posted a tweet in this context stating that Kashmiri students and the general public who are presently out of the state can contact it over the Twitter handle '@CRPFmadadgaar'.
They can call on 24x7 toll-free number 14411 or send an SMS at mobile no: 7082814411 "for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties or harassment".
#Kashmiri students and general public, presently out of #kashmir can contact @CRPFmadadgaar on 24x7 toll free number 14411 or SMS us at 7082814411 for speedy assistance in case they face any difficulties/harrasment. @crpfindia @HMOIndia @JKZONECRPF @jammusector @crpf_srinagar pic.twitter.com/L2Snvk6uC4
— CRPF Madadgaar (@CRPFmadadgaar) February 16, 2019
Helpline numbers for #kashmiris #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/ojQNZMRuxG
— Samiya Latief (@Samiyalatief) February 16, 2019
A senior official said the force will undertake immediate steps in case the helpline receives a distress call by a Kashmir-based person and will alert and depute the officials from its nearest located base to address the issue.
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is the country's largest paramilitary force with over three lakh personnel in its ranks and it has its formations and battalions in maximum states of the country, he said.
"While we have lost our comrades, it is our pledge to the people of Jammu and Kashmir, especially to those living in the Kashmir Valley, that we are with them always," he said.
The Centre on Saturday also asked all states to ensure the safety and security of the students and people from Jammu and Kashmir living in their areas.
The advisory came hours after Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh assured an all-party meeting of doing the needful for the protection of the Kashmiri students and people who were allegedly threatened after the terrorist attack in Awantipora area of Pulwama district.
An official at the security establishment said there have been some reports of students and other residents of Jammu and Kashmir experiencing threats and intimidation.
"Therefore, the Home Ministry today issued an advisory to all states/UTs to take necessary measures to ensure their safety and security," the official said.
Many denizens too extended help and support to the people from Jammu and Kashmir, based out of their state and feeling threatened.
— बंजारा (@aka_saurabh) February 16, 2019
I live in Noida and my home +the homes of many of my friends is open to any kashmiri who isn’t feeling safe in Delhi/NCR. Please dm in case you/anyone you know needs help.
— Dushyant (@atti_cus) February 16, 2019
J&K Police has established a helpline for the #assistance of students general public who are presently staying outside J&K in case they find any difficulty. Call for assistance on 0194-2451515.@JmuKmrPolice #KashmiriStudents
— Tahir Ashraf (@Tahir_A) February 16, 2019
I live in Delhi. My address is 208-A, Pocket A, Mayur Vihar Phase 2, New Delhi. Any Jammu & Kashmir resident or anyone of any community, who isn’t feeling safe, just walk into at my place. DM me for any help required. One can also DM @IPSMadhurVerma for any help
— Sumit Kumar Singh (@invincibleidea) February 16, 2019
Alert!
— Khalid Shah (@khalidbshah) February 16, 2019
So far, no Kashmiri in Delhi & other cities has felt the need to shift out of their homes.
However, we must appreciate the warm gestures of everyone who has put her/his house open for Kashmiris.
Most people are out there to protect Kashmiris - this is real India!
Some Kashmiri youths studying in Uttarakhand's Dehradun alleged that they were harassed and have been asked by their landlords to vacate accommodations fearing attacks on their properties in the aftermath of the attack.
The CRPF, that is deployed for security duties in Jammu and Kashmir, had launched the 24*7 helpline Madadgaar (14411) in June 2017 to help any Valley resident who is in distress.