Beerwah, Nov 9, KNT: In a moving demonstration of communal harmony and brotherhood, a large number of members of the Muslim community joined the funeral procession of S. Narinderpal Singh Bali in Beerwah, standing alongside the bereaved Sikh family in its hour of grief.

Bali, son of Late S. Jodh Singh Singhbali and a resident of Attina Beerwah, passed away on November 8. His funeral witnessed a significant participation of Muslim residents, reflecting the bonds of affection, solidarity and mutual respect shared by communities in the area.

The gathering sent a powerful message that human relationships and shared grief transcend religious boundaries, with residents turning out to express solidarity with the bereaved family.

Gul Hassan Khan, a prominent personality of Beerwah, expressed profound grief over Bali’s demise and extended condolences to his wife, Inderjeet Kour, son S. Simranjeet Singh and other family members.

He said that standing with one another in moments of sorrow was a shared social and moral responsibility, irrespective of religious beliefs.

“The pain of losing a loved one knows no religion. When a family is grieving, the entire neighbourhood must stand beside it. This is the spirit of Kashmir that we must preserve,” Khan said.

Several local residents also described the gathering as a reflection of the longstanding bonds between Muslim and Sikh families in Beerwah.

A local resident said that participation in one another’s moments of grief and happiness had been part of the social fabric of the area, adding that such relationships were built over generations and could not be measured through religious identities.

Another resident said the presence of Muslim neighbours at the funeral was not merely a gesture of condolence but an expression of belonging and shared humanity. [KNT]