Kashmiri Pandit trader returns to Valley after 29 years, says no place like Kashmir
A Kashmiri Pandit, who had to leave the Valley after being shot at four times by unknown gunmen in 1990, returned to his homeland after 29 years and resumed his trade in Srinagar on Wednesday. There is no place like Kashmir, he said.
Roshan Lal Mawa got a rousing welcome by Kashmiri Muslim traders at Zainakadal a commercial hub. The traders honoured him with 'dastarbandi' (tying of a white headgear).
"This is the highest honour I have received in my life. I have travelled across the country but there is no place like Kashmir. Kashmiriyat is alive and kicking," Mawa told reporters.
"The brotherhood between Kashmiri Muslims and Pandits is intact."
"Ninety nine per cent Kashmiris are humane. There could be one per cent who might have a different idea but I am at peace that I have come back. I am happy."
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