Fire Devastates Imambargah in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir


Srinagar: A significant fire has completely destroyed an imambargah in Hanjuk village, located in the Budgam district of Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir. The incident, which occurred over the weekend, has left the local community in distress.



According to Kashmir Media Service, residents reported that the fire started late Saturday night and continued raging until early Sunday, resulting in the total loss of the religious structure. The cause of the blaze has not yet been determined, and investigations are expected to follow to ascertain the details of the incident.



The loss of the imambargah, a crucial place of worship and community gathering for the local Shia population, represents a significant cultural and spiritual setback for the residents of Hanjuk village.