Kashmiri women are known for their long, elegant earrings, a symbol of grace and culture.
But in the 1998 Wandhama massacre, where 23 Kashmiri Pandits were killed, even this symbol was violated.
When the bodies were found, womenโs ears had been cut off, not by terrorists alone, but by locals who tried to loot jewelry and chose mutilation when removal took time.
This is the brutal truth behind the romanticised idea of Kashmiriyat.
It is a reminder of the betrayal, dehumanisation, and silence faced by Kashmiri Pandits.
History must be remembered.
Forgetting is injustice.