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Haunted House Unveils Kashmir's Dark Past in 'Baramulla'

11/8/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The film Baramulla is set in December 2016 in Kashmir and follows DSP Ridwaan Sayyed as he investigates child disappearances linked to a haunted house.
The house belonged to the Sapru family, victims of a massacre in the late 1980s when Kashmiri Pandits were persecuted.
As Sayyed's family moves in, they encounter the Sapru spirits who protect the children from extremists and confront the past.

History

Historical Context

The exodus of Kashmiri Pandits in 1990, triggered by rising militancy, forced approximately 300,000 individuals to flee the Kashmir Valley. This demographic shift followed decades of insecurity, with the Pandit population declining from 6% in 1947 to just 2.1% by 1981. The film "Baramulla" explores these historical injustices, highlighting ongoing struggles for reconciliation and child safety in Kashmir.

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Story summary

The film Baramulla is set in December 2016 in Kashmir and follows DSP Ridwaan Sayyed as he investigates child disappearances linked to a haunted house.
The house belonged to the Sapru family, victims of a massacre in the late 1980s when Kashmiri Pandits were persecuted.
As Sayyed's family moves in, they encounter the Sapru spirits who protect the children from extremists and confront the past.

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