Bandipora, May 21 -- Suhail Rather

Heavy rainfall triggered panic near Darul Uloom Rahimiya on the Srinagar-Bandipora road after water and mud entered several nearby houses, damaging property and disrupting normal life in the area on Thursday.

Two residential houses belonging to Nazir Ahmad Dar and Reyaz Ahmad Dar, sons of Gh Ahmad Dar and residents of Nusoo, were partially damaged in the incident.

Two persons sustained minor injuries, including Muskaan and another minor. One of the injured was discharged after treatment, while the other is still undergoing treatment at District Hospital Bandipora.

Residents alleged that the incident could have been avoided if timely action had been taken by the concerned departments. Locals said they...