The Siege That Held Its Fire: How the Army’s Restraint Preserved Hazratbal

The siege began on October 15, 1993, when armed men entered Hazratbal, the shrine that houses the Prophet’s relic. The administration sealed the area, kept forces outside the sanctum, and opened lines to religious leaders who could carry messages in and out.

The Siege That Held Its Fire: How the Army’s Restraint Preserved Hazratbal
The siege began on October 15, 1993, when armed men entered Hazratbal, the shrine that houses the Prophet’s relic. The administration sealed the area, kept forces outside the sanctum, and opened lines to religious leaders who could carry messages in and out.