Kashmiri shawl sellers are reportedly facing assaults and harassment in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, prompting concern from political parties and civil society in the Valley. The J&K Students Association reported dozens of sellers, some working in Himachal for decades, are being threatened and told to leave. The Travel Agents Association of Kashmir condemned the treatment, calling it concerning and divisive. Political figures denounced the incidents as "brutal targeting" and "hate crimes," urging central and state governments to ensure the safety and dignity of Kashmiri traders.