Arsheed Ahmad

Arsheed Ahmad is the name, and I’m located over in Babapora, Khrew. This area of Srinagar has always been my home. I set up this business right here in Khrew because I wanted to stay local. The address is pretty easy to find if you know the Babapora section. I spend a lot of time here, probably more than I do at home. It’s a practical setup, nothing too pretty to look at. I have what people need and I try to keep it simple. Sometimes the shop gets a bit dusty because of the road, but that is part of being here. I don't use any fancy systems to keep track of things. I mostly just remember where everything is. It’s a one-man show for the most part. My friends stop by sometimes and help me move things around. We talk about the day and what’s happening in Srinagar. The winters can be tough, but we manage to stay open. I don’t have any big goals of expanding or anything like that. Just keeping the doors open and being there for the neighborhood is enough for me. If you’re passing through Babapora, you’ll likely see the sign. It’s just me, Arsheed, doing my daily work. I’ve been here for years and plan to stay.