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Pahalgam Terror Attack: Survivor Says How Terrorists Cursed Modi And Made Her Father To Recite Islamic Verses Before Shooting Him, But Congress Spokie Lakshmi Says Religion Has Nothing To Do With The Attack

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The Commune
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On 22 April 2025, a group of militants turned the idyllic Bisaran Valley near Pahalgam into a graveyard. The attackers, armed and disguised in uniforms resembling local police, opened fire on unsuspecting tourists enjoying a break in the Kashmir hills. But as eyewitness testimonies now reveal, this was not just a random act of terrorism—it was a targeted massacre, and many of the victims were singled out for being Hindu.

A Vacation Turned Nightmare

Asavari Jagdale, a 26-year-old HR professional from Pune, was on vacation with her family when the terrorists struck. Her father, Santosh Jagdale, was asked to come out of the tent and recite an Islamic verse. When he couldn’t, he was shot three times—once in the head, once behind the ear, and again in the back. Her uncle, lying next to her, was also gunned down. The family had no time to react, no protection from the state, and no warning.

The attackers made their intentions clear: they demanded religious identification and targeted those who failed their forced litmus tests. “Even the locals were reciting Islamic verses,” Asavari recounted to PTI, highlighting the horrifying communal screening process the gunmen imposed on their victims.

Survivors and witnesses have since corroborated that the terrorists asked victims to strip to check for circumcision and forced them to recite the kalma—Islamic testimony of faith. Those who failed were shot dead. These chilling methods reveal beyond doubt that this was a religiously motivated massacre, not a random terror incident.

A Massacre Of Hindus

The brutal terror attack left 27-28 civilians dead and several injured. Among the deceased were a majority of Indian tourists, mostly Hindus, from across the country, locals from Jammu and Kashmir and foreign nationals said to be from Nepal and the UAE

The victims included an Intelligence Bureau officer posted in Telangana and a young Navy officer. In one blood-curdling incident, a survivor reported that the attackers spared a woman only so she could “go and tell Modi what happened here.”

The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, claimed responsibility. In a statement, the group blamed the Indian government’s alleged attempts to “change Kashmir’s demography” by settling outsiders, citing this as their justification for the carnage.

The Whitewashing Begins

Yet despite overwhelming evidence and eyewitness accounts confirming religious targeting, some politicians have chosen to obfuscate the truth.

Lakshmi Ramachandran, General Secretary and spokesperson of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committee (TNCC), ignited a firestorm of criticism after downplaying the communal nature of the attack. In a post on X, she framed the massacre solely as an act of terrorism and accused the media of “making this a Hindu-Muslim issue to please their bosses.”

She wrote, “Attack by Pakistani terrorists on innocent tourists in Pehalgam is extremely disturbing. The way Godi media is reporting the ghastly attack, treading a careful line lest they displease Modi-Shah, is highly irritating. They are making this a Hindu-Muslim issue to please their bosses. They are claiming that the terrorists made sure that the victims were Hindus before shooting them down. Some of the victims are Tamils and Telugus we hear. How the hell will Pakistani terrorists distinguish between a Tamil Muslim and Tamil Hindu? Shame on you Godi media. You have no humanity left in you. INDIANS were killed and the perpetrators should not be spared.”

The question she asks was already answered by the testimony of survivors like Asavari and others who described how attackers demanded the kalma and used circumcision as a test of religious identity.

Rather than acknowledging the horror of being hunted for one’s faith, Ramachandran deflected focus onto media coverage and tried to erase the very identity-based targeting that defines this atrocity.

While security forces have launched search operations, and senior leaders have condemned the attack, very few have directly addressed the religious targeting that unfolded. The failure of mainstream political voices to call out this aspect of the massacre raises serious questions: Why the hesitation to state the obvious? Why are victim testimonies being sidelined?

The answer seems to lie in political convenience. It exposes the ideological underpinnings of Islamist terror groups and their intent to drive out non-Muslim populations—a chilling echo of the 1990 Kashmiri Pandit exodus.

What happened in Pahalgam was not just terrorism—it was a targeted communal massacre. The victims were not just random tourists; they were Hindus singled out through deliberate religious screening. Survivors are telling the truth, even if politicians like Lakshmi Ramachandran aren’t ready to hear it.

(With inputs from The Hindu)

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Madras High Court Upholds ED Raids On TASMAC, Rejects Allegations Of Political Vendetta

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The Commune
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The Madras High Court on Wednesday (23 April 2025) upheld the validity of the Enforcement Directorate’s (ED) raids conducted at the headquarters of the Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation (TASMAC) between 6 March and 8 March 2025. The raids were part of an investigation into alleged money laundering involving over ₹1,000 crores.

A Bench comprising Justices SM Subramaniam and K Rajasekar dismissed petitions filed by the Tamil Nadu government and TASMAC, which had challenged the legality of the ED’s actions and accused the central agency of political overreach.

In its verdict, the Court granted the ED full liberty to continue its probe under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), stating that the judiciary cannot become a participant in political disputes.

“Whether a court can go and examine if political forces are at play or be a partaker in the political game? Definitely not. That is not the duty of the court of law. Are courts the place to decide this?“ the Court observed.

The Bench firmly rejected the argument that the ED raids were politically motivated, stating, “We can only see the materials before us, the offence committed, irrespective of whether it is party A or B, and apply the law and ensure justice is served.”

It added that questions regarding political motivations are best left to public opinion: “The right place to place this submission is before the people of this country… they witness the actions of the people in power and so the best judges to decide the (question of whether it is a matter of politics) is the people of our great nation.”

Addressing concerns about the impact of the raids on TASMAC employees, the Court acknowledged the inconvenience caused but emphasized the larger goal of economic justice.

“The offence of money laundering is a crime against people of nation… employees sent home at odd hours highly disproportionate… (but) search conducted in benefit of nation… a few inconveniences, when equated against (economic justice)… legislations such as PMLA serve this purpose (economic justice) ….“ the judgment noted.

The ED launched the raids following allegations of widespread financial misconduct within TASMAC, including overpricing of liquor, manipulation of tenders, and bribery. The agency cited over 40 FIRs previously filed by the State or TASMAC itself as the basis for suspicion of money laundering.

Senior Advocates Vikram Chaudhary and Vikas Singh represented TASMAC, while the State was represented by Advocate General PS Raman. The ED’s case was argued by Additional Solicitor General SV Raju, who denied allegations of harassment and insisted the searches were lawful and necessary.

The matter was originally heard by Justices MS Ramesh and N Senthilkumar, who had expressed concern over claims that TASMAC staff were detained for over 60 hours. The Bench later recused itself, prompting the case to be reassigned.

A plea by the State government to transfer the case to the Supreme Court was later withdrawn after the apex court indicated it was not inclined to entertain the request.

(With inputs from Bar and Bench)

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Videos Of National Conference Party MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Calling Tourism In J&K As ‘Cultural Invasion’ Emerges In Light Of Pahalgam Terror Attack On Tourists

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The Commune
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National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah is facing intense criticism after condemning the recent horrific terrorist attack in Pahalgam, where Hindu tourists were reportedly targeted based on their religion—despite having previously made controversial remarks describing the growing influx of tourists in Jammu and Kashmir as a “cultural invasion.”

On 22 April 2025, Ruhullah also took to his official X (formerly Twitter) account to condemn the Pahalgam attack, stating, “Strongly condemn the barbaric attack on tourists and locals in Baisaran, Pahalgam. Such acts of mindless violence are an affront to our shared humanity and stain the conscience of our society. Kashmir has always opened its arms to guests. Those who seek to poison this bond only betray the values we hold dear.” 

However, in a previous interview with a YouTube channel, “Nous Network“, National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah stated, “What is happening right now, which they call tourism. In my view it is not tourism. In my view this is a cultural invasion by purpose and design.”

Ruhullah’s past remarks—labeling tourism in Jammu and Kashmir as a “cultural invasion”—along with recent terrorist attack on tourists, have drawn sharp criticism from the BJP. The party’s national IT cell chief, Amit Malviya, strongly rebuked the MP, posting on social media: “Sit down, Ruhullah.” Malviya referenced Ruhullah’s recent interviews, accusing him of downplaying the importance of tourism and issuing veiled threats that eerily echoed the tragic exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in the 1990s.

In yet another interview—this time with Pro-Congress Propaganda Outlet The Wire’s journalist Arfa Khanum Sherwani—National Conference MP Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi reignited controversy by firmly reiterating his opposition to the abrogation of Article 370. His unwavering position on the issue has drawn renewed criticism, especially given that many now consider the matter politically settled and largely absent from the national agenda. Critics argue that continuing to raise it only stirs unnecessary debate.

When asked why he persists in challenging the removal of Article 370, Ruhullah defended his position by pointing out that even the Supreme Court, in three separate rulings in the past, had upheld the Article as a permanent feature of the Constitution. “If three judgments weren’t enough to convince the BJP to drop the issue, then a single verdict now isn’t going to make us give up either,” he said.

He further argued that India’s federal framework must be strengthened, advocating for greater autonomy and shared sovereignty among states. According to Ruhullah, political parties committed to a stronger federal structure should unite behind this cause. His discussions, he added, are not confined to Kashmir but extend to like-minded parties across the country—from West Bengal to the southern states, the Northeast, Punjab, and Maharashtra.

Ruhullah criticized the Congress party as well, suggesting that if they come to power and ignore the issue of Article 370, it would reflect political hypocrisy and a betrayal of their foundational values. He accused Congress of hesitating to openly support Muslim issues, saying that to genuinely oppose Hindutva extremism, the party must engage with and advocate for the Muslim community, Dalits, and other marginalized groups. He emphasized that Article 370 was not anti-national and urged the Congress to educate the public accordingly instead of taking a passive stance.

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The Pahalgam Terror Attack: Why The Supreme Court Can’t Escape Accountability

By
The Commune
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In the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack—where 27 innocent civilians, mostly tourists, were gunned down in cold blood by Islamist terrorists in the remote meadows of Bisaran—serious questions are being raised, not just about the state administration or intelligence failure, but about a judiciary that continues to overstep its mandate in sensitive matters of national security.

The attack, which occurred in the remote village of Bisaran, has shaken the nation. Eyewitness accounts and viral videos reveal the chilling modus operandi of the terrorists: victims were identified by their religion before being executed, often after having their ID cards or even clothes checked to confirm their faith. Among the victims was a man shot dead in front of his wife and child, and according to the widow, the assailant chillingly told her, “Go tell Modi,” before leaving the scene.

While the security lapse and intelligence failures demand accountability, a deeper and far more uncomfortable truth lies at the heart of this tragedy – let us explore how the judiciary is at the centre of all this.

The Judiciary’s Dangerous Symbolism

After the abrogation of Article 370—a move welcomed across the country for finally bringing Kashmir into the national fold—the government had no constitutional compulsion to rush into conducting elections. Yet, under pressure from the judiciary, which was keen to be seen as a “guardian of democracy,” the government was virtually strong-armed into holding elections in the Valley.

The Supreme Court’s decision to entertain petitions questioning the abrogation of Article 370 and to push for early elections in Jammu & Kashmir has had far-reaching implications. Despite the government’s firm stance post-2019 that normalcy and security should precede political rehabilitation, the apex court’s insistence on rushing the political process gave cover to elements that continue to fuel separatism and terror.

By setting artificial deadlines for elections and entertaining legalistic challenges to sovereign legislative decisions like the nullification of Article 370, the court shifted the focus away from security stabilization and allowed political figures with questionable loyalties back into the mainstream. This judicial activism placed the centre under undue pressure to prioritize symbolic democratic exercises over critical on-ground realities.

As a result, political operatives—some with open sympathies for anti-India ideologies—were re-legitimized. This not only emboldened subversive narratives within Kashmir but also confused the counter-terror grid, which relies on consistent policy signals from the highest levels of governance.

Why? What has an election in Kashmir ever truly achieved? Historically, it has only served to rehabilitate known separatists, turncoats, and soft-separatist political dynasties who, once elected, use taxpayer money to fuel anti-national propaganda.

Case in point: Engineer Rashid. A man with pro-Pakistani leanings who should have been behind bars for his seditious views, facing trial under UAPA, was allowed to contest elections, strut across Delhi like a VVIP, and leverage the Indian democratic system to legitimize his politics – All under the watchful eye of a judiciary that often confuses symbolism with security.

Judges do not bear the brunt of bombs. They do not confront Kalashnikovs in alpine forests. Yet, through their rulings, they impose obligations and timelines on elected governments and security agencies, often forcing them to cater to legal niceties over hard realities.

While the courts debated constitutional interpretation, terrorists prepared for their next strike. While PILs flooded courtrooms demanding elections, the security apparatus was diverted to “facilitating democracy” in regions where democracy has been repeatedly weaponized against India itself.

Judiciary Must Be Shown Its Place

The events in Pahalgam are not an aberration. They follow a pattern—Pulwama, Uri, and now this. Each time, terrorists test the limits of our patience, and each time, the Indian response is bogged down by international posturing and internal legal wrangling.

India must face a hard truth: there can be no compromise with Islamist terrorism. No symbolism, no judicial grandstanding, no electoral spectacle can substitute for hard power and clear resolve. Whether it takes a surgical response or a deeper, more permanent recalibration of how we handle Kashmir and Pakistan, the time for half-measures is over.

And the judiciary—respected as it may be—must know its place. National security is not a playground for legal theorizing. The price of such hubris is paid not in judgments, but in lives.

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TN Congress Spokesperson Lakshmi Ramachandran Tries To Whitewash Pahalgam Hindu Massacre With ‘Terror Has No Religion’ Narrative, Blames “Godi Media”

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The Commune
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Lakshmi Ramachandran, General Secretary of the Tamil Nadu Congress and spokesperson for the TNCC, is facing intense backlash on social media following her recent comments regarding the Pehalgam terror attack. In an attempt to buttress the Muslim minority in state, Ramachandran posted on her official account on X, downplaying the communal angle of the April 22nd attack in Pehalgam, where reports claimed that Hindu tourists were specifically targeted. Eyewitness accounts shared online alleged that the attackers forced male victims to strip down to confirm their religious identity before shooting, further fueling outrage.

Despite these allegations, Ramachandran framed the incident solely as an act of terrorism by Pakistani militants, stating it was not a Hindu-Muslim issue. Critics accused her of insensitivity and of trying to whitewash the religious targeting aspect of the attack.

In her post, she wrote, “Attack by Pakistani terrorists on innocent tourists in Pehalgam is extremely disturbing. The way Godi media is reporting the ghastly attack, treading a careful line lest they displease Modi-Shah, is highly irritating. They are making this a Hindu-Muslim issue to please their bosses. They are claiming that the terrorists made sure that the victims were Hindus before shooting them down. Some of the victims are Tamils and Telugus we hear. How the hell will Pakistani terrorists distinguish between a Tamil Muslim and Tamil Hindu? Shame on you Godi media. You have no humanity left in you. INDIANS were killed and the perpetrators should not be spared.” 

Sinister 2025 Pahalgam Hindu Massacre Leaves 28 Dead, Dozens Injured in Kashmir

On 22 April 2025, militants carried out a brutal attack in the scenic Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district, killing at least 28 people and injuring more than 20 others. The assault, one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot. Indian officials condemned the incident as a terrorist act, with evidence suggesting the attackers aimed to resist alleged demographic shifts in the Kashmir Valley.

The Attack

Around 2:50 PM, between four and six armed militants disguised in military-style clothing emerged from the nearby forest and opened fire on a crowd of tourists enjoying the clear weather after days of rain. Survivors recounted that the attackers initially posed as security personnel, asking victims for their names and religious identity before launching a targeted assault.

Eyewitnesses reported that the militants singled out non-Muslims by demanding that individuals recite the Islamic kalma and checking for circumcision—those who failed were executed. Most of the victims were men. In a chilling account, a gunman reportedly spared a woman, telling her she was being left alive to “tell Prime Minister Modi what happened here.”

Graphic videos circulated online showed blood-soaked victims lying across the meadow, with terrified survivors pleading for help. Emergency responders quickly arrived, transporting the wounded to nearby hospitals, with some critically injured individuals airlifted to a military hospital in Srinagar.

Casualties

The attack claimed the lives of 28 civilians, including:

  • 24 Indian tourists from states like Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Gujarat, Haryana, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh,

  • 2 locals from Jammu and Kashmir, and

  • 2 foreign nationals from Nepal and the UAE.

Among the deceased were a 26-year-old Indian Navy officer and an Intelligence Bureau official. Over 20 others were seriously injured, hailing from Tamil Nadu, Gujarat, and Maharashtra.

Security forces swiftly launched a joint search and cordon operation, involving the Indian Army and local police. Helicopters were deployed to track the militants, and a temporary lockdown was imposed in parts of Pahalgam.

The Resistance Front (TRF), which operates under the umbrella of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility. In a statement, the group justified the attack by accusing the Indian government of settling over 85,000 “outsiders” in the region, allegedly attempting to alter the valley’s demographic makeup.

Despite widespread media coverage and survivor testimonies confirming that victims were forced to strip and recite the Islamic kalma to determine if they were Hindu or Muslim—with threats of being shot otherwise—Tamil Nadu Congress spokesperson Lakshmi Ramachandran chose to downplay the communal nature of the attack. By insisting it was merely a generic act of terrorism, not one specifically targeting Hindus, she appeared to be prioritizing political optics and vote-bank considerations over acknowledging the truth.

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The Wire Caught Whitewashing Pahalgam Terror Attack: Misquotes Eyewitness, Silently Edits Report After Backlash

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The Commune
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In yet another glaring instance of journalistic malpractice, left-leaning propaganda outlet The Wire has come under fire for distorting a victim’s testimony in its coverage of the Pahalgam terror attack that left over 20 Hindu tourists dead. The outlet, notorious for routinely shielding Islamist perpetrators and peddling narratives to paint them as victims, was caught red-handed misrepresenting a crucial eyewitness account that clearly pointed to the religious targeting of non-Muslims in the attack.

The original article, published on 22 April 2025 and authored by Jehangir Ali, quoted a distraught woman who witnessed her husband being murdered by terrorists. In a widely circulated video, the woman can be heard saying that her husband was shot “because he was not a Muslim.”

The terrorists, according to multiple survivor testimonies and video evidence, stripped victims, checked their ID cards, and then executed them point blank after confirming they were Hindus.

However, The Wire seemed to have deliberately twisted the woman’s statement, claiming instead that the attackers “assumed he was a Muslim.” This not only flipped the context of the attack on its head but also blatantly attempted to erase the clear religious motive behind the massacre.

Following a wave of outrage and scrutiny on social media, The Wire quietly edited the story, sneaking in a passive footnote at the bottom:

“A previous version of the story had inadvertently quoted a woman victim saying that her husband was targeted because the attackers assumed that he was a Muslim. However, the woman can be heard saying that he was targeted for not being a Muslim. The error is regretted.”

This casual “oops” from the publication exposes the rot at the core of its editorial standards. There was no proper apology, no correction highlighted at the top of the article, and no accountability for the sheer damage caused by spreading misinformation about an ongoing terror incident. Instead of retracting the report or issuing a formal editorial note, The Wire opted for a sly update buried in the footnotes — a tactic familiar to those who have tracked its long record of distortions and ideological bias.

Worse, the so-called journalist from the publication even responded to criticism on social media with a dismissive “It was an inadvertent error, being corrected, thanks for pointing out.”

This cavalier attitude toward gross misreporting, especially during a tragedy of this scale, reeks of both arrogance and editorial negligence.

The attack in Pahalgam, which many believe was timed and motivated in response to recent anti-Hindu rhetoric from Pakistan’s military leadership, has sent shockwaves across the nation. The visuals from the site are chilling — blood-stained clothes, distraught survivors, and grieving families of newlyweds. To misquote a victim in such a context is not merely “regrettable” — it is unforgivable.

The Wire’s coverage, rather than informing the public, appears focused on protecting narratives — even if it means gaslighting survivors and whitewashing the identities and motivations of terrorists. This incident must serve as a wake-up call about the real cost of agenda-driven journalism: truth becomes collateral damage.

This is not the first time The Wire has tried to whitewash crimes of Islamists and portray them as victims. You can read more here.

(With inputs from OpIndia)

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Indian Army Foils Infiltration Bid In Uri Line of Control; Ops Underway

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The Commune
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Alert troops of the Indian Army on Wednesday foiled an infiltration bid on the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Uri sector. A Defence Ministry statement said that an exchange of gunfire took place between the terrorists and the Army when an infiltration bid was foiled after terrorists were engaged by the Army in a firefight near the Uri Nala area of Baramulla district.

Army’s Srinagar headquartered 15 corps said on X, “On 23 Apr 2025, approximately 2-3 UI terrorists tried to infiltrate through general area Sarjeevan at Uri Nala, Baramulla, the alert troops on LC challenged and intercepted them resulting in a firefight. Operation is in progress”.

Wednesday’s infiltration bid on the LoC comes a day after Pakistan sponsored terrorists killed 16 innocent civilians including 2 foreigners and 2 locals.

The brutal attack unfolded on Tuesday in the scenic Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, where terrorists reportedly emerged from dense forest areas and opened indiscriminate fire on a group of unsuspecting tourists.

Government officials confirmed that the ambush resulted in 16 fatalities, with dozens more injured, making it one of the deadliest terror strikes in the region in recent times.

Initial Intelligence inputs point towards the Pakistan-based terror outfit, The Resistance Front, a known offshoot of the proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba, as the perpetrators of the assault. A high alert has been sounded throughout J&K as security was beefed up in all sensitive and security installations.

A team of the NIA is visiting the Pahalgam terror attack site as Union Home Minister, Amit Shah is also scheduled to visit the terror attack site today. An anti-terror operation was launched in Pahalgam immediately after the attack on tourists to hunt down the killers.

Meanwhile, the Union Home Minister chaired a high level security meeting at the Raj Bhawan in Srinagar to review the overall security scenario in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack.

After cutting short his Saudi Arabia visit, Prime Minister, Narendra Modi took a meeting at the airport in which the External Affairs Minister and the National Security Advisor were present.

–IANS

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TVK ‘Virtual Warrior’ & Instagram Influencer Vishnu Kumar Caught Red-Handed Sending Lewd Messages To A Friend’s Sister, Apologizes In Viral Video

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The Commune
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A controversial video featuring Shri Vishnu Kumar, an Instagram influencer and known supporter of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has gone viral, drawing widespread criticism across social media. In the video, Vishnu is seen being confronted for allegedly sending inappropriate messages to a woman, sparking fresh debates about the conduct of those representing TVK online.

Vishnu, who is married to popular beautician and YouTuber Asmita, has been actively promoting TVK and its founder, actor-turned-politician Vijay. The party, which recently gained momentum among youth, had hailed its social media supporters as “virtual warriors,” a term Vijay himself used during a recent IT wing meeting to commend their online outreach.

However, Vishnu’s online conduct has landed him in trouble. Reports claim that he sent vulgar messages on Instagram to a close friend’s sister. In response, the woman’s brother and his friends posed as her online, arranged a meeting, and confronted Vishnu at their residence. He was allegedly forced to apologize in person, with the moment captured on video. The family members were shocked to discover that he had made it a habit to regularly message and flirt with multiple women. The clip has since gone viral, drawing strong condemnation.

Vishnu and Asmita are no strangers to the spotlight. After announcing their divorce a few years ago, the couple later reconciled and remarried, citing a renewed understanding of their relationship. Asmita, who had two children at the time of their split, is now reportedly pregnant again, with her due date just weeks away.

Adding to the controversy are accusations of financial fraud involving Vishnu, who is alleged to have defrauded several individuals of nearly ₹50 lakh through a trading scam.

The growing scandal has intensified scrutiny of TVK’s leadership and internal vetting processes. Despite frequent declarations by the party regarding women’s safety and empowerment, incidents like these raise uncomfortable questions. Many are now asking what action Vijay, the founder of TVK, intends to take against those within his social media ranks who engage in such misconduct.

This isn’t the first controversy to hit TVK’s online team. Earlier, the appointment of R. Ram Kumar as Deputy Coordinator of the party’s social media wing triggered criticism. Ram Kumar had previously faced backlash for posting misogynistic and abusive comments online, under the belief that he was anonymous. Though he later released an apology video, further damage was done when videos of him making suggestive TikToks with women also surfaced online.

Abusing TNM Editor-in-Chief Dhanya Rajendran

In 2017, Dhanya Rajendran, editor-in-chief of ‘The News Minute’, faced a coordinated online harassment campaign after she casually mentioned that she had once walked out halfway through a film starring popular Tamil actor Vijay. Following an ominous warning to “wait till 6:00 p.m.,” Vijay’s fans launched a relentless trolling attack against her, flooding her social media with vicious abuse and even issuing rape threats. The outrage seemed fueled not only by her critique of Vijay’s film but also by the fact that she, as a woman, dared to publicly voice her dislike of his work. The nature of the threats and the organized manner of the attack suggested a planned campaign, likely led by a central figure with a structured network behind it.

One of the individuals involved, Ramkumar, who had been investigated by the police for his role in the trolling, later admitted his involvement. In a video apology, he confessed to targeting Rajendran and expressed regret, stating he had “learned a lesson.” Ramkumar, who had created a hashtag on Twitter to amplify the harassment, claimed he was unaware that Rajendran was a journalist and had mistakenly assumed she was a fan of actor Ajith, Vijay’s industry rival.

Reflecting on his apology, Rajendran remarked, “I’m glad that at least one person has come forward to apologize. And like he himself says, anonymity is not a permanent shield. When you break the law, you can get into trouble. I hope other youngsters take this as an example.”

The incident began on 4 August, when Rajendran shared her opinion about a Hindi film on Twitter, mentioning that she had left the screening midway and comparing the experience to watching a Vijay film. Shortly after, she became the target of a flood of online abuse, with coordinated attacks marked by threats and misogynistic slurs.

In his apology video, Ramkumar urged others to refrain from trolling and using abusive language on social media. “Take my life as an example,” he said. “The police came to my house to investigate and questioned my mother. This caused distress to my family. There was no one to support me except my family. Anonymity doesn’t help.”

Later in an interview to The News Minute with Dhanya Rajendra herself, Ram Kumar thanked her saying that it was a positive event that happened in his life. He said that her complaint raised awareness to many about what to do and what not to do.

Lewd TikTok Videos

Another widely circulated and criticized video featured R. Ram Kumar, the newly appointed Deputy Coordinator of Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam’s (TVK) Social Media unit. In the video, Ram Kumar was seen recording a TikTok video where a woman, dressed in just a bath towel, appeared to be dancing suggestively opposite to the camera as part of a prank, later revealing she was wearing a skirt underneath. During the video, Ram Kumar was captured making inappropriate gestures and lewd signals directed at the woman on screen, sparking widespread backlash and criticism online.

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These repeated incidents have fueled criticism of TVK’s selection of digital representatives, with many accusing the party of enabling individuals with histories of misogyny, deception, or manipulation. Social media users continue to demand accountability from Vijay and question whether the party’s internal values align with its public stance on gender sensitivity and ethics.

(With Inputs From ABP Nadu)

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Loyola College Caught In Foreign Collaboration Scandal: RTI Activist Alleges Cover-Up By University Of Madras

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The Commune
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A new controversy is erupting at one of Chennai’s most prestigious institutions, Loyola College, as allegations surface about unauthorized foreign academic collaborations — and a potential cover-up by its parent body, the University of Madras.

At the center of the storm is R. Joseph D’ Kennedy, a Loyola alumnus and national representative of Ending Clergy Abuse (ECA) India. Kennedy has filed a detailed and damning complaint, alleging that the Jesuit-run college has repeatedly flouted affiliation norms by entering into academic agreements with foreign universities without the required approvals — and that the University of Madras has knowingly turned a blind eye.

Kennedy’s claims are backed by multiple Right to Information (RTI) replies, university records, and public documentation that point to a decade-long pattern of regulatory evasion.

The RTI That Sparked The Fire

On February 15, 2025, Kennedy filed an RTI application (Ref. No. PIO/RTI/2025/074) seeking information on:

  • The rules governing MoUs between affiliated colleges and foreign universities;
  • Whether Loyola College had obtained permission for tie-ups with institutions such as:
    • Avila University, Kansas City
    • Ajman University
    • University of Dubai
    • Skyline University
    • Sunway University, Malaysia
    • American University of Sovereign Nations (AUSN)
  • Any action taken by the University in response to possible violations.

The reply, received after a first appeal on March 21, 2025 (Ref: PIO/RTI/2025/100), was startling in its vagueness. While the University of Madras admitted that approval is mandatory for student and faculty exchange programs, it claimed it was “unaware” whether Loyola had ever executed such exchanges — despite the college’s official Loyola International Academic Collaborations (LIAC) portal and brochures openly advertising these partnerships.

Contradictions, Cover-ups, And A Decade-Long Silence

Kennedy’s complaint highlights the disturbing contrast between this evasive response and a much clearer RTI reply issued by the same university in 2012. That earlier communication explicitly stated:

“A college shall conduct the courses only for which affiliation is granted by this University.”

It also confirmed that Loyola College had not obtained approval for foreign tie-ups with institutions like London South Bank University (UK), Lille Catholic University (France), and a twinning program with Pondicherry University (PULC).

“This is not a one-off lapse — it’s a pattern,” Kennedy told The Commune. “For over a decade, Loyola has been engaging in unauthorized collaborations, while the University’s response has shifted from strict enforcement to convenient ignorance. It’s either gross negligence or willful complicity.”

A Crisis Of Trust And Oversight

Kennedy’s complaint raises serious, unanswered questions:

1. Why did the University’s policy on prior approval change without any public explanation?

2. How can the University claim ignorance of foreign partnerships that Loyola has proudly advertised?

3. Why has no inquiry or disciplinary action been initiated despite documented violations?

The activist has called for urgent intervention by the Chancellor of the University of Madras (Governor of Tamil Nadu) and the University Grants Commission (UGC), demanding disciplinary action against both Loyola College and complicit university officials.

“This is bigger than a procedural lapse,” Kennedy asserted. “It undermines student welfare, academic integrity, and the credibility of our institutions. Loyola was once a beacon of academic excellence. What we’re seeing now is institutional decay — and a betrayal of everything it claimed to stand for.”

As of now, neither Loyola College nor the University of Madras has issued an official response.

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“Terrorists Checked Identity And Then Shot Saying He’s Not A Muslim”, Pahalgam Terror Attack Witness Reveals

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“Terrorists Checked Identity And Then Shot Saying He’s Not A Muslim”, Pahalgam Terror Attack Witness Reveals

A devastating terrorist attack targeting tourists in the scenic Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, has left the nation in shock.

Terrorists attacked tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, opening fire in the Baisaran valley, a well-known tourist spot. According to reports, one person was killed, and several others were injured. Sources indicate the attackers questioned the tourists about their names and identities to determine their religion before shooting.

A disturbing video shared by journalist Aditya Raj Kaul shows bloodied victims lying motionless as women desperately cry for help. In one clip, a witness claims the terrorists targeted non-Muslims after verifying their identities.

Multiple videos capture women sobbing and pleading for assistance for their injured husbands. The Resistance Front, linked to Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba, has claimed responsibility for the assault. Security forces have arrived at the scene, and the wounded have been rushed to nearby hospitals for treatment.

Reports indicate that the attack injured at least 12 tourists, with some sources suggesting the number could be as high as 20. The exact number of fatalities remains unverified, though one death has been reported by various accounts. The incident took place in a remote area accessible only by foot or horseback, complicating rescue efforts. Security forces, including the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police, were immediately deployed to the site, launching a search operation to apprehend the attackers. A helicopter was pressed into service to evacuate the injured, and local residents assisted by transporting some of the wounded on ponies to the nearest medical facilities.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Amit Shah said that he had briefed Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the situation and conducted a video conference with concerned officials to assess the response.

“Those involved in this dastardly act of terror will not be spared, and we will come down heavily on the perpetrators with the harshest consequences.”, Amit Shah promised and added that he will be leaving for Srinagar to take stock of the situation.

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