On the evening of March 11th 2026, I returned home to a sight that shook me to my core. My brother, an officer at J&K Bank, sat in such a state of profound shock and restlessness that he had subconsciously broken his fast before the scheduled time.

​The cause of his trauma was the sudden, violent extinguishing of a bright light: his friend and colleague, Shahnawaz Ahmad Rather. Shahnawaz, a Scale II officer at the same bank, was involved in a lethal accident while commuting to his duty. He was only 38 years old and a brilliant professional who had recently cleared his JAIIB and CAIIIB exams. He leaves behind a 35-year old widow and three........

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