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Know about Kishtawar, once an oasis of communal harmony

New Delhi: Kishtawar is a remote place in Jammu and Kashmir. While the place was recently in the  news for communal violence, Kishtwar was the only town in India which was peaceful in terms of





While the Hindus, feeling vulnerable and targeted by the militants, found some relief in the idea of VDCs, the Muslims feared the arming of one community as a potential danger to themselves.

On 9th August, 2013, clashes were reported again in the town after Eid festival.

Two Muslims and a Hindu after rioting broke out on Eid.

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