Senior Journalist Khurshid Wani’s daughter dies in road mishap at Hyderabad
Srinagar: A pall of gloom has descended over the family of Hyderabad-based Kashmiri journalist Khurshid Wani after his eldest daughter, Yumna Khurshid, lost her life in a tragic road accident in Hyderabad, Telangana. The incident, which occurred on Tuesday morning in the Hayat Nagar area of the southern city, has sent shockwaves across Kashmir’s journalistic and social circles.
Family members said the accident took place while Yumna was on her way to college. The 19-year-old, was struck by an unknown vehicle that sped away from the scene, leaving her critically injured on the road. Passersby rushed her to a nearby hospital, but doctors could not save her despite immediate medical intervention. “She left home full of hope and energy, but destiny had other plans. It is a tragedy beyond words,” said a grieving relative.
Police in Hyderabad confirmed that a case has been registered and that efforts are underway to identify and trace the vehicle involved. CCTV footage from the locality is being closely examined.
“The investigation is active, and we are confident of making progress soon,” a police officer said.
The tragedy has left the Wani family devastated. Yumna’s mortal remains will be flown from Hyderabad to Srinagar on Wednesday morning. Family members said that the body will be transported to her ancestral village in Devar, Tral, in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district, where she will be laid to rest at 8 a.m. “We are preparing to receive her tomorrow. The entire village is preparing for the burial,” a family elder said.
The young student was remembered by locals as bright, ambitious, and deeply committed to her studies.
“She was a diligent girl with a promising future. Her death is not only a personal loss for her family but a collective tragedy for all of us who knew her,” said a relative.
Her father, Khurshid Wani, a journalist originally from Tral, has been working with a private television channel in Hyderabad for the last six years. Colleagues in the media fraternity expressed deep sorrow at the incident, recalling Wani’s dedication and professionalism.
“Khurshid has always been a hardworking journalist, respected for his commitment. For him to suffer such a personal tragedy is heartbreaking. The fraternity stands with him in this difficult time,” said a senior journalist based in Srinagar.
In Tral, locals have begun gathering at the family home, preparing to offer condolences once the body arrives. Neighbours described Amna as a cheerful and respectful young woman who was known for her kindness. “She had her whole life ahead of her. We still cannot believe she is gone,” said a neighbour in Devar village.
Her burial at her ancestral graveyard in Tral will mark not only the return of a daughter to her homeland but also the final chapter of a story of unfulfilled dreams. (CNS)
