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Kashmiri Pandit employees write to J&K chief secretary, seek enhanced security cover
Following the murder of two migrant workers at a Kulgam brick kiln in south Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandit employees have reportedly received two separate threat letters from shadow militant groups.
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A Kashmiri Pandit employee group has asked the Jammu and Kashmir chief secretary to strengthen security across the Valley following a new online threat poster.
Following the murder of two migrant workers at a Kulgam brick kiln in south Kashmir, Kashmiri Pandit employees have reportedly received two separate threat letters from shadow militant groups.
The All PM Package Employee Forum has written to J&K chief secretary Atul Dulloo, requesting enhanced security and protection for Prime Minister’s Package employees following a wave of fresh threats.
“A fresh threat poster, purportedly issued by a terrorist outfit calling itself the United Liberation Council (ULC) and dated August 23, 2026, has surfaced on social media. The poster reportedly contains threats directed towards migrant Kashmiri Pandit employees and mentions personal details such as names, addresses and vehicle numbers of certain individuals. The authenticity of the poster is yet to be verified by the police and security agencies. However, the repeated circulation of such threat letters and posters, particularly those containing sensitive personal information, is a matter of grave concern. The matter has reportedly been brought to the notice of the concerned police and security agencies for verification and necessary action,” said the letter, copy of which is with HT.
The letter further said they (Pandit employees) have already witnessed the tragic loss of Kashmiri Pandit employees in targeted attacks.
“The repeated emergence of new threats every week has created a deep sense of fear and insecurity among employees and their families. Our elders and the entire community are extremely worried about their safety. In view of the prevailing circumstances, we respectfully request your good office to: Provide enhanced and adequate security cover to all PM Package Kashmiri Pandit employees posted in the Kashmir valley. Conduct an immediate and thorough verification of the fresh threat poster and identify those responsible
for its circulation. Review the security arrangements at the places of posting, residential accommodations and transit routes of PM Package employees,” the letter said.
The forum further asked the government to take necessary preventive measures based on the latest security assessment and intelligence inputs. Ensure that employees whose names, addresses or vehicle details have appeared in such threats receive immediate protection and necessary security guidance.
Earlier this month Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullahon said that threats to employees from the minority community should be taken very seriously.
Omar was referring to recent threats to Kashmiri Pandit employees in the Valley by a terrorist group, TRF, which is seen as a shadow outfit of Lashkar-e-Taiba.
The CM said that from time to time they hear that militancy has ended in Kashmir. “Then who is issuing these threats? Those responsible for security should not take these threats lightly,” he said.
