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India's mosque profiling sparks new surveillance fears in Kashmir's disputed territory
India is profiling Kashmir mosques, raising new surveillance fears as authorities scrutinize who is involved in managing local mosques in a move seen as undermining Muslim identity and perpetuating a 'village watch' system.
India is profiling mosques in Kashmir, sparking new surveillance fears among the Muslim community. The move has led to concerns that religious freedom and identity are being monitored and potentially restricted. Residents of Indian-administered Kashmir claim that their places of worship are now subject to scrutiny, with some even alleging that they have been asked to provide detailed information about their faith practices. This development has added to the region's already tense security situation.
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