New Delhi, March 8: A day after the two Kashmiri roadside vendors were assaulted in Lucknow by right-wing fringe elements, the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued an advisory to the states and union territories, directing stringent action against groups or individuals threatening the safety of Jammu & Kashmir migrants.

This is the second advisory issued by the MHA within a month's span. On February 16, the Home Ministry had asked the state and UT governments to ensure the safety of Kashmiri students -- who were being assaulted in the aftermath of Pulwama terror attack. PM Modi Reacts to Attack on Kashmiri Dry Fruit Vendors in Lucknow.

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, while addressing a BJP rally in Beawar earlier in the day, said it is imperative on all states to "protect the Kashmiri sons and daughters".

Singh also called upon the BJP workers to ensure protection to Kashmiri students, and stand in solidarity with them if they are being intimidated.

"Want to convey a message to entire country, heard of a few incidents against Kashmiri children. Kashmiris are, were and will remain our people. Have requested Chief Ministers of all states that Kashmiri students must be protected and loved," he said.

"If somebody conspires and troubles our Kashmiri students then it's the responsibility of BJP workers to stand with the Kashmiri students," Singh added.

On Thursday, two Kashmiri dry fruit sellers were thrashed by members of the Vishwa Hindu Dal in Lucknow. The incident sparked an outrage, with parties in Kashmir claiming that such assaults would further alienate the Valley populace from the mainstream.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, while addressing a BJP rally in Kanpur earlier in the day, said such attacks on Kashmiris poses harm to the unity of the country. He, however, lauded the Uttar Pradesh government for taking swift action against the accused.

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