Srinagar, May 14 -- Bandipora is a treasure trove of untold stories, home to poets, historians, and reformers whose legacies have shaped the region. Yet for years, these literary giants remained hidden from the younger generation, until now.

Tariq Shabnam, a young literary figure from Bandipora, has changed that with his new book, Bandipora Ki Aham Shakhsiyaat (Important Personalities of Bandipora).

Compiled with the help of Gh Rasool Rather Kohi, a retired government official and literary enthusiast, the book shines a light on thirteen key figures from the district, many of whom had been forgotten in the rapid march of time.

Published by GNK Publications, the 91-page book is a heartfelt tribute to Bandipora's intellectual and cultural...