SRINAGAR: An 18-year-old Kashmiri boy was seriously injured after being allegedly attacked by a group of people in the Vikas Nagar area of Uttarakhand on Tuesday evening, triggering concern over the safety of migrant traders from Jammu and Kashmir.
According to family members, the boy had travelled to Uttarakhand with his family to sell shawls during the winter season. They alleged that the boy was questioned about his identity and place of origin, and that the situation turned violent after it was revealed that the family was Muslim and from Kashmir.
The family claimed that the boy was assaulted with iron rods and punches, resulting in a fractured left arm and serious head injuries. They said blood was seen oozing from his head after the attack. Other family members accompanying him were also allegedly dragged, slapped and assaulted.
The injured boy was initially taken to a local hospital and later referred to Doon Hospital in Dehradun due to the severity of his injuries.
The incident came to light after social and student activist Jasib Shabir highlighted the matter on social media, terming the attack “deeply disturbing” and calling for strict action against those involved.
The activist appealed to Pushkar Singh Dhami to intervene in the matter, ensure registration of a case and take firm legal action against the attackers.
Police has taken action against Sanjay Yadav and another individual involved in the incident by registering the case in the concerned Police Station. The accused Sanjay Yadav has been taken into custody.
उक्त प्रकरण में पुलिस द्वारा त्वरित कार्रवाई करते हुए घटना में शामिल व्यक्ति संजय यादव व एक अन्य व्यक्ति के विरुद्ध थाना विकास नगर पर मु0अ0सं0 26/2026 अन्तर्गत धारा 117(2)/352 BNS के तहत अभियोग पंजीकृत कर अभियुक्त संजय यादव को हिरासत में लेकर आवश्यक वैधानिक कार्रवाई की जा रही है
— Dehradun Police Uttarakhand (@DehradunPolice) January 29, 2026
