Srinagar, Nov 09 (HS): A large number of Muslims on Monday attended the funeral of S. Narinderpal Singh Bali in Beerwah in central Kashmir’s Budgam district, standing with his bereaved Sikh family at a time of loss.

Bali, a resident of Beerwah and the son of the late S. Jodh Singh Singhbali, passed away on November 8. Muslim residents were prominently present at his last rites, which locals said reflected the ties of affection, solidarity and mutual respect between communities in the area.

Gul Hassan Khan, a prominent resident of Beerwah, expressed deep grief over Bali’s death and conveyed condolences to his wife, Inderjeet Kour, son S. Simranjeet Singh and other family members.

Khan said standing by one another in times of sorrow is a shared social and moral responsibility. “When a family is grieving, the whole neighbourhood should stand with it,” he said. “This is the spirit of Kashmir, and we must preserve it.”

Several local residents also described the gathering as a reflection of the long-standing relations between Muslim and Sikh families in Beerwah.

One resident said sharing in each other’s sorrows and joys has long been part of the area’s social fabric. Such bonds, he said, are built over generations and cannot be measured by religious identity.

Another resident said the presence of Muslim neighbours at the funeral was not merely an expression of condolence, but a sign of belonging and shared humanity.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Zahoor Hussain Bhat