06/08/2026
CCIK Slams Blinkit for Selling Pork in Kashmir, Demands Immediate Removal.
Srinagar, August 6 : The Chamber of Commerce and Industries Kashmir (CCIK) on Thursday strongly condemned the listing and sale of pork products on the quick-commerce platform Blinkit, terming it a "deeply insensitive" act that has hurt the religious sentiments of the people in the Muslim-majority region.
In a statement, CCIK President Tariq Ghani expressed grave concern over the availability of such products through the online delivery service, stating that it reflects a complete disregard for the religious, cultural, and social values of Kashmir. "Pork is strictly prohibited in Islam, and companies operating in the region must respect the sensitivities of the local population. This negligence is unacceptable," Ghani said.
The Chamber urged Blinkit to immediately remove all pork products from its platform in the Kashmir Valley and ensure that such items are neither stocked nor advertised in the future. The CCIK also called upon the concerned authorities to examine the matter and take appropriate steps to prevent the recurrence of such incidents .
"The business community stands firmly with the sentiments of the people. Commercial activities should never come at the cost of hurting public sentiments or disturbing communal harmony," Ghani added . The CCIK reaffirmed its commitment to safeguarding the interests and values of the people and urged all business establishments to exercise greater sensitivity while operating in the region..
