Hindu Family’s Heartwarming Rescue of Muslim Neighbors
Flood victims find refuge in act of unity.
In the wake of devastating flash floods that struck Jammu and Kashmir’s Kathua district on August 28, 2025, a powerful story of communal harmony has emerged from Bani, showcasing the region’s enduring spirit of unity. Subash, a Hindu resident, opened his home to his Muslim neighbor Javaid Ahmed and his eight family members, including his father-in-law and two blind children, after their house was destroyed in the deluge.
Ahmed, speaking with gratitude, shared that Subash’s family has been their sole support amidst the crisis. “Our home was damaged in the floods, forcing us to seek refuge. We are living in the house of Subashji. They have given us two rooms on the first floor and shifted themselves to the upper floor. We feel as if we are in our own home,” he said. Subash’s family not only provided shelter but also supplied rations and essential household items, ensuring the displaced family’s comfort during this challenging time.
The floods, triggered by heavy rainfall, caused widespread destruction across Kathua, Reasi, Ramban, and other districts, leaving thousands homeless and claiming over 130 lives since mid-August, according to local reports. Ahmed appealed to the government for relief and compensation to rebuild his home, highlighting the lack of external aid his family has received so far.
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Local MLA Rameshwar Singh, who visited the families, praised Subash’s gesture as a testament to Jammu and Kashmir’s ethos of unity in adversity. “Ahmed lost his house in the rains, and for the past week, his family has been living with Subashji. They have told them they can stay as long as they wish,” Singh said. He emphasized that such acts of humanity send a powerful message of solidarity, reflecting the region’s deep-rooted communal harmony.
The floods have disrupted infrastructure, including the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway, and damaged homes, crops, and livelihoods across the region. Authorities are intensifying relief and rehabilitation efforts, with Chief Minister Omar Abdullah directing swift restoration of connectivity and essential supplies. However, stories like Subash’s exemplify the resilience and compassion of local communities, bridging religious divides in times of crisis.
This act of kindness comes against the backdrop of Jammu and Kashmir’s history of interfaith cooperation, as seen during the 2014 floods when mosques, temples, and gurdwaras opened their doors to people of all faiths. Subash’s gesture reinforces the region’s legacy of “Kashmiriyat,” a cultural ethos of mutual respect and support, offering hope amidst the devastation caused by the recent floods.
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