Srinagar, Oct 20 (KNS): Dussehra was celebrated with enthusiasm at Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Tuesday, with people from different religious and social backgrounds coming together to mark the festival.

The event was organised by the Kashmiri Pandit Sangharsh Samiti in association with the Punit Balan Group and witnessed participation from Kashmiri Pandits, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs, political representatives and other sections of society.

The celebration highlighted Kashmir’s traditions of communal harmony, mutual respect and peaceful coexistence, with organisers describing the gathering as a reflection of the Valley’s shared cultural heritage.

The Samiti acknowledged the contribution of Puneet Balan towards organising the event and thanked the Srinagar district administration, Srinagar Police, Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA), Srinagar Municipal Corporation, Traffic Police, Fire and Emergency Services and other departments for their support.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

It also expressed gratitude to volunteers, participants and others who contributed to the successful conduct of the programme.

The Samiti said such collective celebrations help strengthen inter-community relations and provide an opportunity for people from different faiths to participate in one another’s cultural and religious traditions.

It reiterated that Kashmir’s diversity and shared heritage should be preserved through mutual respect, unity and peaceful coexistence. (KNS)