With a renewed sense of peace settling over Kashmir, the city of Srinagar is witnessing the revival of its nightlife after a hiatus of more than three decades.
A semblance of normalcy has returned, as shops, restaurants, and various establishments remain open well into the evening. Even in once-volatile areas like the old city of Srinagar, bustling activities persist late into the night.
Amidst this transformation, local residents and business owners express their relief, gratitude, and optimism for the future.
Maqbool Bhat, a shopkeeper hailing from the old city, reflects on the dramatic shift in atmosphere. “Not long ago, the fear and threat that used to prevail with the sunset have disappeared. Terrorists carrying guns and grenades and mobs carrying stones seem to be a thing of the past,” he notes. (ANI)
