Local Kashmiris perform last rites of Nagaland man found dead under mysterious conditions

July 16, 2025 by News Desk

Shabir Khan

A non-local Hindu man from Nagaland died under mysterious circumstances, on Tuesday, in Al-Safa Colony of Sopore in north Kashmir’s Baramulla district.

After the completion of medical formalities, his last rites were performed today in Panzla Rafiabad according to Hindu traditions on Wednesday morning,

On this occasion, the local administration, along with the Muslim community of the area, displayed extraordinary compassion and solidarity by not only participating in the last rites but also taking the lead in making the necessary arrangements.

Local residents told The Kashmiriyat, “This was a matter of humanity. We simply fulfilled our duty for a fellow human being. Death is a reality, and in its presence, all are equal.”

In the presence of administrative officials, all the cremation rituals were carried out following Hindu customs.

The scene stood out as a powerful example of interfaith harmony and brotherhood in the region.