Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- "Beyi yi wathwo, bey yi saet, asih kyah chhu door karaan?"

(Translation: Let us sit together again, let us walk together - what is it that keeps us apart?)

For decades, the bond between Kashmiri Pandits and Kashmiri Muslims was one of deep cultural and social interweaving, marked by shared traditions, language, and values. This brotherhood, however, has faced continuous strain due to government policies that have historically manipulated the region's demographics, politics, and communal harmony for strategic gains. What began as administrative decisions gradually turned into policies that not only deepened the rift but also ensured that mistrust remained embedded in the psyche of both communities. Today, this divide ...