Pahalgam terror victim's wife welcomes govt action
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Balasore: Priyadarshini Acharya, wife of Prashant Kumar Satpathy from Balasore district's Ishani village, who was killed in the recent attack in Pahalgam welcomed the success of Operation Mahadev, which neutralised all three terrorists involved.
Union home minister Amit Shah confirmed the development in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday, calling it a major milestone in India's fight against terrorism. Shah said during Operation Mahadev, the Indian Army, CRPF, and J&K police neutralised three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack.
"I feel deeply relieved and proud today. My husband gave his life for the country, and now justice has been served. The Indian Army and our government kept their promise," said Priyadarshini.
Priyadarshini recalled the trauma of the past three months and how her family had been haunted by the loss. "I used to wonder if those responsible would ever be caught. Now that they've been eliminated, I believe this is a message to every terrorist: India will not forgive or forget," she said.
She also emphasized the importance of national security and praised the coordination between the govt and the armed forces. "Operation Sindoor brought us hope, and now Operation Mahadev has brought us closure.
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I believe other families affected by terrorism will also feel that justice has been served," she added.
Responding to questions about whether she had recognized the terrorists, Priyadarshini noted that some of the suspects had been seen lurking in the area before the attack but were mistaken for security personnel. "We had no idea who they really were. The mastermind had blended in, but now he has met his fate," she said.
Looking ahead, she urged the government to continue taking strong steps against terrorism, particularly in vulnerable tourist regions like Pahalgam. "India's cultural and tourist destinations must remain safe. I believe the current government has shown it will act decisively when needed," she said.
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