Bandipora, Nov 27 (KNS): Umar Maroof Lone, a young entrepreneur from Bandipora, has suffered a significant financial setback after thousands of fish at his farm perished overnight. The tragedy is believed to have occurred when miscreants allegedly sabotaged the water supply pipe, cutting off oxygen to the fish.
The estimated loss runs into lakhs of rupees, leaving Umar devastated. "This farm was not just my livelihood; it was my passion, my dream," Umar shared with The Kashmiriyat, his voice heavy with emotion. He had invested ?20 lakh into the venture, with additional expenses for fish feed, and had dedicated himself to nurturing the farm, which became a symbol of hope and self-reliance in the community.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
Now, in the face of this setback, Umar is struggling to envision how he will recover from the loss. "I invested everything into this project, and now it's all gone," he said.
The local community has rallied around him, expressing outrage over the incident and offering their support. Many are calling for a thorough investigation into the vandalism and seeking assistance to help Umar rebuild his farm. (KNS)