Srinagar, March 14 -- Individuals appealing to people's emotions and religious sentiments, from vehicles fitted with public address systems have become a common way to collect money.

Residents express concerns about verifying the legitimacy of these requests, wanting to ensure their generosity reaches those who truly need it. This concern is further amplified by the movement of donation seekers across districts. Individuals from south and north Kashmir travel to central Kashmir districts including Srinagar, while those from central Kashmir travel to the north and southern parts of the valley to gather money for orphanages and religious seminaries.

"As soon as the predawn (Fajr) prayers conclude, people begin knocking on our doors beggin...