Kashmir valley sees widespread protests after suicide bombing at Pakistan mosque

From Ladakh to Kashmir, people condemned and staged protests following the suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan. The demonstrators chanted anti-Pakistan slogans demanding justice and security for the Shia community living in the neighbouring country. 

The Kashmir Valley witnessed widespread protests across several districts over the past few days following a suicide bombing at the Khadija Tul Kubra Mosque in Islamabad, Pakistan, which left at least 31 people dead and more than 150 injured. The attack, which took place after Friday prayers, has triggered strong reactions from the Shia community in the Valley.

Protesters took to the streets in Srinagar and in several districts of North Kashmir, including Baramulla and Bandipora, raising slogans against Pakistan and its administration. Men and women participated in the demonstrations, condemning what they described as the targeted killing of Shia Muslims in Pakistan and expressing solidarity with the victims and their families.

Demonstrators accused the Pakistani government of failing to protect its Shia population and alleged its complicity in continued violence against the community. The All-Jammu and Kashmir Shia Association also demanded strict action against those responsible for the attack and called for accountability.

Abass Ali A Protestor said, “We all condemn this incident. This was not the act of humans, but of animals; such brutality is beyond humanity. Civilians were attacked, and we are here to stand in solidarity with the victims. Such incidents continue to occur in Pakistan, yet no effective action is taken. The Pakistan government must act against those responsible. We strongly condemn this attack.”  

A Shia Scholar said, “This is a huge tragedy, and unfortunately, it is not the first of its kind. The Pakistan government appears to be a mute spectator to these incidents. Despite repeated assurances that such events will not happen again, they continue to occur. It is time for Pakistan to take concrete action.”