In a powerful display of solidarity, 26 bikers from Kerala are currently on an 11-day motorcycle journey through the Kashmir Valley, with their route including the iconic Dal Lake and concluding at the Line of Control (LoC) in Teetwal, Kupwara. This initiative, which started on June 1, is a response to the Pahalgam attack that tragically claimed 26 lives, and carries the potent message: “Bullet bikes over Bullets.”
R. Ramanand is the organizer of the “Chalo LoC” movement. The goal is to address the violence that has affected the Kashmir Valley. Ramanand described the ride as a symbolic protest against terror, highlighting that the 26 bullet bikes stand for the lives lost. The journey is a declaration of unity against terrorism and a refusal to be intimidated by violence.
The bikers are covering a distance of 3,600 kilometers, starting from Kalady, the birthplace of Adi Shankara, and passing through ten states before arriving in Srinagar, and finally, the LoC in North Kashmir. Among the riders are approximately 15 women, who emphasize the use of their bikes to represent unity in contrast to the violence perpetrated by terrorists.
The rally has gained substantial support on social media, with many users praising the bikers’ brave undertaking. Online comments, like “Welcome to Kashmir!”, reflect appreciation for their commitment to peace and communal harmony.
As they reached Teetwal, a strategically significant location near Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK), the bikers conveyed messages of hope and resilience. Ramanand stated that the act of terror would not break their spirits, and they are united against fear and hatred. Their mission is to challenge the perception of Kashmir as an unsafe place.
This campaign aims to honor those who perished in the Pahalgam attack while promoting peace and solidarity in the Kashmir Valley. The bikers have demonstrated that love and unity can prevail over fear and violence as they navigate through the region.