Islamist group tells Christian missionaries to leave Kashmir
03 May, 2013 - A spokesman for the United Jihad Council, an organization that brings
together different extremist Islamic movements, said that Christian missionaries must
leave the northern Indian region Kashmir or “suffer the consequences.” 97% of Kashmir’s
population is Muslim. UJC spokesman, Syed Sadaqat Hussain alleged that Christian
missionaries have a hidden agenda to exploit the poor and the needy, offering them
economic aid to convert them to Christianity. He described the approach of Christian
missionaries as "highly reprehensible", noting that "Islam is the religion of peace
and harmony, which protects minorities.” “However, anti-Islam activities cannot be
tolerated." Therefore, he said the UJC has called on all Christian missionaries "to
immediately leave the valley of Kashmir", warning: "If not, they will suffer the consequences."
The Jihad Council then launches an appeal to other Islamic charitable organizations
to help poor families in Kashmir. “Islam is the religion of peace and harmony that
provides complete protection to minorities,” he added. “However, [the] anti-Islam
activities of a few people cannot be tolerated.” (Source: Fides)