Srinagar, Aug. 15 -- It was April, a month that seemed generous with holidays. With five Sundays and two public holidays, the first week itself brought three consecutive days off, and employees were already making plans to enjoy the break. Sahil and Gauhar worked in the same district. Years of working together had turned their professional association into a close friendship. During a conversation at the office, they decided to spend the following Sunday together.The next Sunday morning, Sahil arrived at Gauhar's home. Gauhar had already told his wife, Ghazala, about his friend's visit, so tea and some refreshments were ready.Their conversation began with ordinary matters-work, home and the garden. Ruhi, their ten-year-old daughter, moved...