The terrorist attack in Pahalgam, kashmir - SRINAGAR/JAMMU' target='_blank' title='jammu and kashmir-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>jammu and kashmir has again fueled the demand for boycott of Pakistani artists and their films, which started with Fawad Khan's upcoming hindi film 'Abir Gulaal'. At least 26 people, mostly tourists, were killed in a terrorist attack at a major tourist spot in Pahalgam, South kashmir on Tuesday.

Strict warning from FWICE

In a statement on Wednesday, the Federation of Western india Cine Employees (FWICE) once again demanded the indian film and entertainment industry not to work with all Pakistani artists, singers and technicians. FWICE, which has more than five lakh members, has warned that it will take strict action against those working with Pakistani artists.

Boycott of Pakistani artists

FWICE said, “Despite the directives already issued, we have recently been made aware of the work being done with Pakistani actor fawad khan for the hindi film 'Abir Gulaal'. In view of the recent attack in Pahalgam, FWICE is once again compelled to boycott all Pakistani artists, singers and technicians working in any indian film or entertainment project. This includes working or performing anywhere in the world.” FWICE had issued this directive in february 2019 after the Pulwama terror attack in which 40 CRPF jawans were martyred.

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