Kheer Bhawani mela, a historic event attended by thousands of people every year in Kashmir, is a different sight in 2025. This year, the Hindu fair celebrated in Tulmullah, in the Ganderbal region, was overshadowed by security concerns after a terror attack on Hindu tourists killed 26 people and a brief but fierce military clash between India and Pakistan. Attendance this year was lower due to the tensions across the region, which lies between India and Pakistan and is claimed by both. For