The Forgotten Voices: Remembering the Tragic Stories of Kashmiri Pandit Women Some stories are painful to tell, yet they must be remembered. This is the heartbreaking tale of three brave women—Girija Tickoo, Sarla Bhat, and Prana Ganjoo—who lost their lives in the violence of Kashmir in 1990. Their stories shed light on the horrors faced … Read more
In the land of saffron and snow, Where Vitasta of sorrow silently flow, A cry for justice, a plea for peace, Our eternal winter, will it ever cease? A Dark Night That Changed Lives 19 January 1990 everything changed on that day, for the Kashmiri Pandit community. That night, loudspeakers in mosques warned us to … Read more
Table of Contents Introduction: The Tragedy of Kashmiri Pandits The Silent Tragedy The Need to Remember A Historical Perspective: Roots of the Exodus The Rise of Separatism and Islamism (1984–1986) Dismissal of Farooq Abdullah’s Government Ghulam Mohammad Shah’s Tenure and Religious Polarization The Anantnag Riots of 1986 The Rajiv Gandhi–Farooq Abdullah Accord (1986) Intended … Read more
On June 25, 1990, a story of unimaginable horror unfolded, which still sends chills down our spines today. Girija Tickoo, a bright young Kashmiri Pandit woman with dreams and hopes just like any of us, faced humanity’s darkest side. She was not just murdered – she was brutally raped, and her body was cut into … Read more
In the valley of whispers, where mountains weep, Shadows crept in, cold and deep. Voices of courage, once steady and bright, Were silenced by fear in the dead of night. Men of honour, who stood their ground, Fell to the echoes of gunshots’ sound. But their legacy, etched in stone, Lives on, though they … Read more
Table of Contents: 1. Introduction: Tika Lal Taploo and the Kashmiri Pandit Exodus 2. The Assassination of Tika Lal Taploo: A Catalyst for Fear 3. Early Life and Education: Overcoming Adversity 4. Legal Career and Activism: A Voice for the Marginalized 5. Political Leadership: Defending National Unity in Kashmir 6. Community Service: A Unifying Figure … Read more
In the beautiful valley of Kashmir, where tall mountains watch over age-old traditions, a single act of violence on February 2, 1990, marked the beginning of a devastating period in the region’s history. This is the heart-wrenching story of Satish Tickoo ( Satish Tikoo), a 22-year-old Kashmiri Pandit whose life was cruelly taken away. His … Read more