Altaf Hamid Rao:
MIRPUR ( AJK) ( Parliament Times): In Indian Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir state, President of the All IIOJK Shia Association, Molvi Imran Reza Ansari, Saturday moved with strong protest and swift action in response to recent reported derogatory remarks made against the Shia community.
In an official complaint filed with the Station Officer of Zadibal, Mr. Ansari addressed the dissemination of hateful rhetoric that has caused distress within the Shia community and has the potential to incite tensions within society in the Muslim majority Indian occupied Jammu Kashmir state, says a report reaching here Sunday from across the line of Control.
The complaint highlights a live video uploaded on Facebook by Mudasir Aziz, wherein a woman made offensive and demeaning comments referring to the Shia community as “Rafizi.” Such language not only violates the fundamental rights of individuals to practice their beliefs in peace but also contributes to the marginalization and victimization of the Shia community.
In his letter to the Station House Officer of Zadibal, Mr. Ansari urged for immediate swift and decisive action against those involved in propagating hate speech. He emphasized the importance of holding journalists and individuals accountable for their words and actions, especially when they contribute to the marginalization of any community, according to the report.
Ansari, the report said, called for a thorough investigation into the matter and requests that appropriate legal measures be taken against the perpetrators. He also urged puppet state authorities to provide reassurance to the affected community and take steps to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future, the report said.
In times like these, Mr.Ansari emphasized the importance of upholding the principles of tolerance, respect, and inclusivity, the report added.
