Baramulla, Feb 13: In a powerful initiative to bring the unheard stories of terrorism victims into the spotlight, ‘Save Youth Save Future Foundation’ organized ‘DARDNAMA: From Silence to Strength’ at Government Degree College Uri on Thursday.
The programme brought together nearly 100 families from Boniyar and Uri who have suffered losses due to terrorism and cross-border shelling over the past three decades, providing them a platform to share their trauma and document long-pending grievances for the first time.
The event specifically focused on families affected over the past thirty years whose cases were neither properly documented nor systematically addressed. Through structured interaction, the Foundation sought to ensure that these genuine cases receive due attention and justice.
On the occasion, the victim-centric and humanitarian initiatives undertaken under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha were acknowledged and appreciated, particularly measures related to rehabilitation, relief assistance, and employment support for families affected by terrorism.
The programme was led by the Chairman of the Foundation, Wajahat Farooq Bhat, who highlighted the prolonged suffering, sacrifices, and resilience of genuine victims of terrorism. In his address, he emphasized that for the last three decades, a large number of affected families remained voiceless and invisible despite enduring irreparable losses.
The event was graced by the presence of the Additional Deputy Commissioner, Baramulla, Syed Altaf Hussain Musvi, as the Chief Guest. He assured the gathering that the District Administration Baramulla stands firmly with the victim families. He patiently listened to their grievances and directed the concerned officials to resolve all genuine cases promptly and on priority. He was accompanied by other officials from the district administration.
Senior office bearers of the Foundation were also present, including Zonal President North Kashmir Mr. Ishfaq Ahmed Bhat, Provincial Coordinators Mohammad Maqbool Khan, Fayaz Ahmed Mir, Nasir Mehraj Bhat, and Muzamil Farooq Bhat, along with District Incharge Kupwara, Javaid Ahmed Beigh.
The proceedings were conducted by Zia Ul Islam, who ensured smooth coordination and facilitated a respectful and structured interaction between the victims and representatives of the Foundation.
During the interaction session, participants shared deeply personal accounts of loss, trauma, and resilience spanning the last three decades. The Foundation documented details of pending cases, including those of disabled victims, widows, orphans, and other genuine beneficiaries who have not yet received due assistance. The collected data will be pursued with the concerned authorities in a structured, transparent, and responsible manner.
Addressing the gathering, Bhat further stated that the recent victim-focused measures under the leadership of Lieutenant Governor Shri. Manoj Sinha have instilled renewed confidence among affected families, particularly those neglected for decades, as several long-pending cases are now receiving attention and support.
The programme concluded with a collective commitment to sustained ground-level engagement, systematic documentation, and continued advocacy to ensure that the real victims of terrorism, especially those unheard for over thirty years are recognized, supported, and rehabilitated with dignity.
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