Chamoli traders drop diktat asking minorities to leave (Times of India)

A traders' body in Chamoli had issued a resolution requiring 15 Muslim families to leave Khansar by December 31. This stance was retracted following condemnation from AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi. The traders claimed the resolution was misinterpreted and aimed only at those without proper police verification. Authorities stressed maintaining peace and harmony.

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DEHRADUN: A traders’ body that had issued a resolution asking 15 Muslim families to leave Khansar town in Chamoli by Dec 31 backtracked on its stance on Monday soon after All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi condemned the move, citing a TOI report, and sought answers from the Uttarakhand govt.

Around 15 Muslim families are living in Maithan’s market area, some of whom have been there for over 30 years.

These families, many of whom work as muleteers, masons, and daily wage labourers, had reportedly not faced any issues until recently.

This story was originally published in timesofindia.indiatimes.com. Read the full story here.

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