[ The Times of India ] High court orders J&K administration to take care of neglected Hindu shrines in Kashmir

The article reports that the Jammu and Kashmir High Court has ordered the Union Territory administration to protect and maintain Hindu temples that have been left unattended since the exodus of the Hindu community from the Kashmir valley in the 1990s. This decision was made in response to a petition filed by a group of Kashmiri Pandits who expressed concern about the neglected state of these shrines.

The court emphasized the state’s responsibility to safeguard these historical sites, which are part of the cultural heritage. The Ganderbal district magistrate was specifically directed to take immediate action to secure and maintain two sites, the Asthapan Devraj Bharav and Vidhushe temples.

The petitioners also raised the issue of encroachment on the sole Hindu cremation ground in the Ganderbal district. The court acknowledged the urgency of addressing this matter and directed the removal of encroachments within eight weeks.

Additionally, the court addressed a disputed lease on one of the shrine properties, declaring it expired and barring any extension. This decision is seen as a significant step towards preserving the cultural heritage of the region.

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