By Raja Abid

In the serene and picturesque village of Bijhama, nestled amidst the lush green valleys of North Kashmir’s Baramulla district, a new ray of joy illuminated the household of the Raja family in August 2000. It was the birth of Raja Azhar Asif, a moment that filled our home with laughter, excitement, and the sweet chaos that only a newborn can bring.

For us, the children of the family, Azhar was more than a baby brother — he was a new toy, a new companion, and the center of everyone’s attention. His arrival turned our childhood into a celebration, and from the very beginning, he carried an aura of innocence, sweetness, and curiosity that made him everyone’s favorite.

Azhar’s early childhood was marked by simplicity, warmth, and affection. He was sweet by nature, always calm an

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