Kashmiri Pandit teacher left Valley in body, but never in spirit

Hirdey Nath Koul, beloved Kashmiri Pandit teacher and former Islamia High School principal, died at 93. Tributes highlighted his lifelong dedication to students and Kashmir, which he carried despite exile. The 1990s exodus shattered his heart, leaving him longing for his Srinagar home and cherished books until his final moments, embodying a poignant legacy.