Pakistan strongly condemned the recent profiling of mosques in Occupied Kashmir, calling it a violation of religious freedom.
A Foreign Office spokesperson said the collection of personal details, photographs, and sectarian affiliations of religious leaders amounts to systematic harassment. “This is part of the broader profiling of mosques and targeting of Muslim clergy, aimed at intimidating worshippers,” the spokesperson added.
Authorities in the region reportedly forced mosque administrators to submit detailed records, sparking outrage among the local population. Human rights advocates said this act threatens the free practice of religion and creates fear among worshippers.
The spokesperson noted that such actions reflect a discriminatory agenda targeting Muslims in the area. “The people of Jammu and Kashmir have the right to practice their religion freely without coercion or fear,” the statement emphasized.
The incident is part of a wider pattern of religious persecution. Earlier, authorities closed the Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Medical Institute after protests by right-wing groups opposing the admission of Muslim students. Critics argue that both the closure and the profiling of mosques are part of ongoing efforts to marginalize Muslim communities in the region.
Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to raising its voice against all forms of religious persecution and intolerance targeting Kashmiris. The Foreign Office emphasized that international bodies should take notice and ensure the protection of religious rights in the territory.
Experts warn that such policies, including the profiling of mosques, increase tension and undermine social harmony. Activists have called for immediate international attention to prevent further intimidation and safeguard fundamental religious freedoms.
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