Don’t get divided : TRCF to Gujjars-Bakerwals
Don’t get divided : TRCF to Gujjars-Bakerwals Srinagar - 25th of May 2014. Cautioning the Gujjars and Bakerwals of Jammu and Kashmir of the attempt of some particular groups mainly active in Poonch, Rajouri districts and Uri , Karanah Tehsils to divide our community on small ethnic lines –the Tribal Research and Cultural Foundation -a frontal organisation today appealed the tribe to remain united on all fronts and give a befitting reply to disintegrating forces. Dr. Javaid Rahi , Secretary of Tribal Foundation while addressing a meeting community members here stated that some people in border areas of the state are bent upon to segregate the vibrant Gujjar identity into two parts which is highly condemnable and deeply intolerable. He said that Gujjars and Bakerwals are one Tribe popularly known as Gujjars or Gurjars in South Asia. He said Gujjars have many names like Ajjadh , Dhangar, Dohdhi, Vanvasi and added that those Gujjars who rear “goats” are called Bakerwals- as word Bakarwal ...