Srinagar, Nov. 29 -- In a remarkable chain of compassion crossing regional and religious lines, a Kashmiri businessman has offered one kanal of prime land, worth nearly 1 crore, to Kuldeep Sharma of Jammu, whose generous act of gifting five marlas to journalist Arfaz Daing after the demolition of his home has captured hearts across Jammu & Kashmir.

The 46-year-old Pampore-based businessman, who wishes to remain anonymous, said Sharma's humanity moved him deeply. "At a time when people fight over caste, creed, colour, and religion, Kuldeep Sharma proved humanity is alive," he told Kashmir News Observer on Saturday.

He said he has already spoken to Sharma to convey the offer. "The moment I told him, he broke down in tears," the businessma...