Kashmiri Pandit Employees Asked to Work From Home After Fresh Terror Threats in Kashmir
Srinagar: Kashmiri Pandit employees working in the Valley have reportedly been directed to work from home temporarily following fresh online threats and two recent terror attacks in south Kashmir. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
According to a report by The New Indian Express, security agencies have come across online threat material naming Kashmiri Pandit employees working in the Valley. The reported threats have raised fresh security concerns among members of the community.
The reported threat posters allegedly carried the names and phone numbers of six Kashmiri Pandit employees and claimed that the attackers had access to further personal information, including details about their families and locations.
Employees Asked to Work From Home
Amid the security concerns, authorities have reportedly advised some Kashmiri Pandit employees appointed under the PM Package to work from home temporarily.
One employee quoted in the report said they had been told to continue working from home until August 25.
Security forces have also reportedly increased security in areas where Kashmiri Pandit employees and families reside.
Two Recent Terror Attacks in South Kashmir
The reported threats come after two terror attacks in south Kashmir within a short period.
The first incident occurred in Anantnag on July 22, 2026, when Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot dead in Lal Chowk while deployed for Amarnath Yatra security duty. The attack was the first reported terror strike targeting police personnel in the Valley since the 2025 Pahalgam attack.
The second attack took place on July 31 in the Kelam area of Kulgam, where two migrant workers were shot. One worker died at the scene, while the other later succumbed to his injuries during treatment, according to reports.
Threat Allegedly Linked to Shadow Group
The reported online threats have been attributed to a purported shadow outfit identified as the United Liberation Council, which has been described in some reports as linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba.
However, claims regarding responsibility for online threat material should be treated cautiously until independently confirmed by security agencies.
The reported circulation of personal information has nevertheless prompted concern because it could potentially expose targeted employees and their families to further security risks.
KPSS Questions How Personal Details Were Leaked
The Kashmiri Pandit Sangarsh Samiti (KPSS) has expressed concern over the reported threats and questioned how the personal information of the six employees became publicly available.
The organisation asked whether the disclosure resulted from a security lapse, confidentiality breach or deliberate leak.
KPSS called for the authorities to identify vulnerabilities and strengthen protection for employees considered at risk.
Panun Kashmir Raises Security Concerns
Panun Kashmir also expressed concern over the reported publication of employees’ names and contact details alongside threats.
Its convenor, Dr Agnishekhar, described the alleged targeting of individuals and their families as a serious security matter.
The latest developments have renewed concerns among Kashmiri Pandit employees working in the Valley, particularly those serving under government employment packages introduced to facilitate their return and rehabilitation.
