A group of 26 bikers from Kerala is on an 11-day motorcycle journey to the Kashmir Valley, including the world-famous Dal Lake, culminating at the Line of Control (LoC) in Teetwal, Kupwara. The rally, which began on June 1, was sparked by the tragic Pahalgam attack that claimed 26 innocent lives, carrying a powerful message: “Bullet bikes over Bullets.”
Organized by R. Ramanand, the movement dubbed “Chalo LoC” aims to respond to the violence that has plagued the Kashmir Valley. “This is a symbolic protest against terror,” Ramanand said. “We are here with 26 bullet bikes, representing the lives lost. Our journey is a declaration that we stand united against terrorism and will not be silenced by bullets.”
The bikers embarked on their 3,600-kilometer journey from Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankara, traversing through ten states before reaching Srinagar and ultimately the LoC in North Kashmir. Among them, around 15 were women riders who echoed the sentiment of using their bikes as symbols of unity in contrast to the bullets used by terrorists.
The rally has garnered widespread support on social media, with many netizens expressing their admiration for the bikers’ courageous initiative. Comments like “Welcome to Kashmir!” have flooded online platforms, celebrating their commitment to peace and communal harmony.
As they reached Teetwal, a site of strategic importance close to Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), the bikers carried messages of hope and resilience. “The act of terror is not going to make us succumb. We are united against fear and hatred,” said R. Ramanand, reinforcing their mission to challenge misconceptions about Kashmir as an unsafe destination.
This inspiring campaign not only pays tribute to those lost in the Pahalgam attack but also serves as a clarion call for peace and solidarity in a valley often marred by terrorism. As they rode into the heart of Kashmir, these bikers have shown that love and unity can triumph over fear and violence.
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