Jammu and Kashmir: Government clears funds for pellet survivor Insha’s gas agency after 8-year wait

Times of India Published Jul 30, 2026 Reviewed Jul 30, 2026 ✓ Reviewed by citations.press editors

J&K government approved Rs 41.16 lakh for a gas agency for pellet survivor Insha Mushtaq.

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Insha Mushtaq lost her eyesight at age 14 after a pellet gun struck her on July 12, 2016.

14 years · Insha Mushtaq

Doctors said pellets ruptured Insha Mushtaq’s right eye, badly damaged her left eye and fractured her nasal, frontal and maxillary bones.

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Surgeries at AIIMS in New Delhi repaired Insha Mushtaq’s facial wounds.

Satish Sharma posted "Justice delayed but not denied" on X after the approval of the gas agency for Insha Mushtaq.

Satish Sharma, minister for food, civil supplies and consumer affairs

The gas agency for Insha Mushtaq was announced by then CM Mehbooba Mufti after meeting her during her treatment.

Mehbooba Mufti, then CM

SRINAGAR: J&K government approved Thursday Rs 41.16 lakh for a gas agency promised to pellet survivor Insha Mushtaq eight years ago, reviving a rehabilitation pledge that had remained frozen since the fall of PDP-BJP govt in 2018.The approval marks a turning point for Insha from Sedow village of Shopian, who lost her eyesight at 14 after a pellet gun struck her on July 12, 2016, during protests following Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani’s killing.“Justice delayed but not denied,” minister for food, civil supplies and consumer affairs Satish Sharma posted on X after the approval.The gas agency was announced by then CM Mehbooba Mufti after meeting Insha during her treatment.Doctors said pellets ruptured her right eye, badly damaged her left eye and fractured her nasal, frontal and maxillary bones.

Surgeries at AIIMS in New Delhi repaired her facial wounds. She was later shifted to Aditya Jyot Eye Hospital in Mumbai, but her eyesight couldn’t be restored.Despite the setback, Insha rebuilt her life. She learnt Braille, mobility skills and computer applications. She is now pursuing a bachelor’s degree through Ignou.Get the latest India News and Live updates.

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