Kashmiri Shawl Sellers Face Harsh Choice Between Safety and Livelihood Amid Attacks
Kashmiri shawl sellers in India's northern city of Hisar are choosing between their safety and livelihood after being targeted by violent mobs over a dispute. The attacks have left many fearing for their lives, threatening to disrupt the traditional handicraft industry.
Kashmiri shawl sellers in India's northern city of Hisar are struggling to balance their need for safety and financial livelihood amid rising attacks on their community, leaving many feeling torn between protecting themselves and continuing to work to support their families. The attacks have forced some sellers to limit their hours or cancel sales altogether, while others continue to risk their well-being to meet demand. Authorities say they are taking steps to address the issue, but more needs to be done to ensure the safety of these vulnerable merchants. The situation highlights the deep-seated tensions between India's security forces and Kashmiri separatists in the region.
