KASHMIRI PANDITS - Full Issue Explained - By Dewashish Awasthi Sir

There were almost 3, 25,000 Kashmiri Pandits who resided in the Valley before 1990. Now, the number stands at 2,764. The Hindu minority in Muslim majority Kashmir shrank overnight following the days of threats and living in fear. However, some stayed back. They stayed despite their relatives and neighbours leaving their homes; they stayed and decided to face whatever was in store.