Incidents of alleged harassment and assault against Kashmiri shawl sellers have been reported in Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, sparking concern. In Kaithal, Haryana, police registered an FIR after a video surfaced showing a seller allegedly forced to chant 'Vande Mataram.' The Haryana Chief Minister's office assured strict action. The Jammu and Kashmir Shawl Association (JKSA) reported multiple incidents in Himachal Pradesh and is seeking intervention from the Union Home Minister for the safety of Kashmiri traders working outside the Valley.