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‘I was there 15 minutes before the terrorists opened fire… it felt like a joke,’ says Sumit, recounting the Pahalgam attack.

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Sumit initially thought people were joking, but soon, army movements began around the incident site and its vicinity.

IndoreApr 24, 2025 / 12:11 pm

Patrika Desk

Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pahalgam Terror Attack

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Sumit Sharma, a hotelier from Mhow near Indore in Madhya Pradesh , had left the very spot where terrorists shot tourists after asking their names in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, just 15 minutes earlier. Sharma, along with his family, had gone to Srinagar for a three-day trip.
Recounting his experience, he said that as they were descending, they heard gunshots from above. A stampede ensued, and upon asking what had happened, people fleeing for their lives informed him of a terrorist attack. Sharma initially thought they were joking, but soon, army movement began around the site. Within a short time, the CRPF cordoned off the area and asked all tourists staying in hotels to evacuate.

Initially, Fewer Casualties Reported

Sharma stated that initially, it was reported that four or five people were injured. Later, reports indicated 20 to 25 injured. Search operations continued throughout the night, with CRPF personnel and the army present everywhere. Tourists were being evacuated, with those staying in Pahalgam being moved out in convoys. Sharma mentioned that he had gone to Kashmir with his wife and two children three days prior, with their return tickets booked for 25 April. He has been receiving calls from his family in Mhow.

Every Tear Cried, ‘Pakistan Murdabad’

The body of Sushil Nathaniel, who was martyred in the Pahalgam terrorist attack, reached Veena Nagar at 9:15 PM on Wednesday. Even before his arrival, Veena Nagar was overflowing with people from Indore. As soon as the ambulance siren blared, the entire area was immersed in mourning for the victims of the terrorist attack. Tears flowed from every eye, expressing sorrow and anger. It felt as if every tear was demanding an accounting from Pakistan. “Pakistan Murdabad” echoed repeatedly. The terrorists also shot at Sushil’s daughter, injuring her leg.

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