Kashmiri Pandit donates money for Bohrikadal fire victims

Srinagar, July 8: Satish Mahaldar, a Kashmiri Pandit (KP) currently residing in Delhi, has donated money for the affected people of recent Bohrikadal fire, a press release said.

Mahaldar, an engineering alumnus, expressed that his primary motivation was to assist those in dire need.

“In this devastating fire, I saw people of all ages, including men, women, children, and the elderly, losing their shelters. No one can understand their pain as deeply as we do,” Mahaldar said.

Acknowledging the limited nature of his donation, he added, “I know Rs 25,000 is not a substantial amount, and it cannot rebuild a house. However, it is a token of love for those Kashmiri people who lost their homes.”

Reflecting on the past, Mahaldar noted, “Before the 80s, there were no issues; Pandits and Muslims lived together, sharing each other’s problems and joys.”