Muslims carry out final rites of Kashmiri Pandit lady in Kulgam

Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits continued to uphold the age-old bond of brotherhood and communal concord by collectively performing the final rites of an 84-year-old Kashmir Pandit lady at Kahrote village of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Saturday.

Native sources instructed the information company—Kashmir Information Observer (KNO) that the aged Pandit lady, Soni Raina, spouse of Badrinath Raina, was affected by diabetes and handed away at this time.

The household didn’t migrate within the Nineties, and she or he left behind 5 youngsters.

The native Muslims organized and carried out her final rites, mourning her dying as one among their very own, and organized wooden for the cremation within the village.

Badrinath Raina, husband of the deceased, stated, “Now we have a powerful reference to the Muslim neighborhood right here in our village. The bond of brotherhood between Muslims and Kashmiri Pandits has existed for many years.”

He stated that native residents had actively participated within the final rites.

“The Muslims stand by us, and we stand by them at all times. My spouse had been scuffling with diabetes, and she or he misplaced the battle at this time,” he stated.

Expressing gratitude, he stated, “We’re grateful to the individuals who at all times help us throughout these difficult occasions. Now we have not migrated from our homeland.”

Ghulam Rasool, an area resident, stated, “We consider in humanity, and at this time we’ve got made all of the preparations for our Pandit neighborhood.”

He stated the significance of Islamic teachings, stating, “Islam teaches us to help each other, particularly within the environment of J&Okay, the place the spirit of brotherhood has thrived for many years.”

He additional stated, “We promote love, not hatred. In the present day’s incident serves as a lesson for individuals who attempt to sow discord amongst communities. As a substitute, we sow the seeds of affection.”

Rasool added, “We’ll proceed to help Kashmiri Pandit households as they reside in our hearts.”—(KNO)