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Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Florida friends start crowdfunding campaign for kin of killed engineer
1 2 Kolkata: Friends and colleagues of Bitan Adhikary , the software engineer from Florida in the USA who was killed in a terror attack at Pahalgam on Tuesday, have launched a crowdfunding campaign from Florida to support his grieving family — his ageing parents, his wife Soheni, and three-and-a-half-year-old son Hridaan. The fundraiser, on the platform GoFundMe under the title "In Loving Memory of Bitan Adhikary – Support for his Family", aims to raise $300,000 (Rs 2.6 crore), of which $131,175 (Rs 1.1 crore) was raised by Friday night. "He is one of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He was visiting India on a vacation and decided to take his family on a tour to Kashmir, and unfortunately, he lost his life in the hands of cruelty. For us, he is a martyr and an unfortunate casualty of this inhumane activity," Bibhas Bera, a friend who started the campaign, wrote on the crowdfunding page. It mentioned that after his sudden death, the family is "now facing financial burdens of ongoing mortgage, auto loan, supporting his family and son's future, and other unexpected costs." The page also mentions Adhikary, known for his cheerful nature, kindness, and generosity, as the "sole bread-earner" for his family. The post mentions that every donation will go directly to the family and will be deeply appreciated, but also adds that Soheni is yet to be added as a beneficiary. "Soheni is still not added as a beneficiary because right now, she is busy with press, govt bodies, and preparing rituals for Bitan's last rites. But we understand people's concerns over the authenticity of this fundraiser, so feel free to wait until she is officially added as a beneficiary. We are only trying to help her," the page reads while adding that the fundraiser was started after talking to her. TOI tried to speak to Soheni on the issue but she refused to comment. Family members said she was too traumatised on Friday after the shraddh rituals. The website mentions that to withdraw the money, Soheni will have to accept the invitation to be added as a beneficiary, and then she can add her bank details and complete the claims process.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Florida friends start crowdfunding campaign for kin of slain Kol engineer
Kolkata: Friends and colleagues of Bitan Adhikary , the software engineer from Florida in the USA who was killed in a terror attack at Pahalgam on Tuesday, have launched a crowdfunding campaign from Florida to support his grieving family — his ageing parents, his wife Soheni, and three-and-a-half-year-old son Hridaan. The fundraiser, on the platform GoFundMe under the title "In Loving Memory of Bitan Adhikary – Support for his Family", aims to raise $300,000 (Rs 2.6 crore), of which $131,175 (Rs 1.1 crore) was raised by Friday night. You Can Also Check: Kolkata AQI | Weather in Kolkata | Bank Holidays in Kolkata | Public Holidays in Kolkata "He is one of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, India. He was visiting India on a vacation and decided to take his family on a tour to Kashmir, and unfortunately, he lost his life in the hands of cruelty. For us, he is a martyr and an unfortunate casualty of this inhumane activity," Bibhas Bera, a friend who started the campaign, wrote on the crowdfunding page. It mentioned that after his sudden death, the family is "now facing financial burdens of ongoing mortgage, auto loan, supporting his family and son's future, and other unexpected costs." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Senioren entdecken eine einfache Lösung gegen Nagelpilz Heilratgeber Weiterlesen Undo The page also mentions Adhikary, known for his cheerful nature, kindness, and generosity, as the "sole bread-earner" for his family. The post mentions that every donation will go directly to the family and will be deeply appreciated, but also adds that Soheni is yet to be added as a beneficiary. "Soheni is still not added as a beneficiary because right now, she is busy with press, govt bodies, and preparing rituals for Bitan's last rites. But we understand people's concerns over the authenticity of this fundraiser, so feel free to wait until she is officially added as a beneficiary. We are only trying to help her," the page reads while adding that the fundraiser was started after talking to her. TOI tried to speak to Soheni on the issue but she refused to comment. Family members said she was too traumatised on Friday after the shraddh rituals. The website mentions that to withdraw the money, Soheni will have to accept the invitation to be added as a beneficiary, and then she can add her bank details and complete the claims process.
Time of India
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
US-based TCS employee Bitan Adhikary shot dead in Pahalgam attack
Image credit: Twitter (X) Bitan Adhikary , a US-based TCS engineer was among the 28 tourists who were brutally killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. The 40-year-old techie, originally from West Bengal, had returned to India last month with his wife Sohini and three-year-old son Hridaan on a summer break. The news has left the family in deep shock. Bitan was the only support for his parents. I spoke to him just this morning," Bitan's cousin Debashish Chakraborty told state minister Aroop Biswas. As reported in TOI, the three landed in Kashmir on April 16 and were scheduled to return on April 24. They reached Pahalgam just hours before the attack. While Bitan was shot dead by terrorists, his wife and son survived the attack who are now on their way back home. Who is Bitan Adhikary Bitan Adhikary was based in Florida, US and was working as a test manager with TCS. As per his LinkedIn profile, he held a degree in from West Bengal University of Technology, Kolkata. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Liverpool UK Cruises Might Exceed Expectations | UK Cruises From Liverpool Read More Undo Bitan had over 15 years of experience as a lead in UI/API Automation and Functional testing. Before TCS, he worked with prominent companies including Verizon and Cognizant. West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee speaks to Bitan Adhikary's family In a post on X, West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee wrote 'My heart goes out to the families of the victims of the devastating terrorist attack on the tourists in Jammu and Kashmir today.' 'One of the victims, Sri Bitan Adhikari, is from West Bengal. I have talked with his wife over phone. Though no words are enough to console her in this hour of grief, I have assured her that my Government is taking all steps to bring back his mortal remains to his house at Kolkata.' 'My deepest condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones in this inhuman act of terror,' she stated.
Mint
23-04-2025
- Politics
- Mint
TCS techie from US killed in Pahalgam terror attack; wife, son survive
A 40-year-old US-based techie, Bitan Adhikary, was shot dead along with 25 other people after a Lashkar-e-Taiba offshoot, The Resistance Front (TRF), launched a terror attack on tourists on Tuesday, April 22,The Times of India reported. Bitan Adhikary, who lives in Brandon, Florida, United States, reached his hometown on April 8, as per the reports, with his wife Sohini and three-year-old son, Hridaan, on their summer break. The family arrived in Kashmir on April 16 and was set to return on Thursday, April 24. The trio arrived in Pahalgam hours before the terrorists attacked the Baisaran valley near the Pahalgam tourist resort in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. Bitan Adhikary's wife, Sohini and son Hridaan were lucky enough to survive the terror attack and are currently headed to their hometown, Kolkata, after Tuesday's traumatising incident, according to media reports. West Bengal Chief Minister, Mamata Banerjee, called up Sohini to express condolences after the attack, and assured her that the state government would extend all the possible help needed to bring them back home. According to people aware of the development, other tourists who are from West Bengal are also receiving help after Tuesday's attack in Pahalgam, as per the report. 'One of the victims, Sri Bitan Adhikari, is from West Bengal. I have talked with his wife over phone. Though no words are enough to console her in this hour of grief, I have assured her that my Government is taking all steps to bring back his mortal remains to his house at Kolkata,' said Mamata Banerjee in her post on X. According to CM Mamata Banerjee's post on X, three people from West Bengal have died in the Pahalgam terror attack. The victims' names were Bitan Adhikari (of Baishnabghata, Kolkata), Samir Guha (Sakher Bazar, Kolkata), and Manish Ranjan (Jhalda, Purulia), according to the post. 'No word is enough as condolence for their families, even while my heart goes out to them. We stand by the families,' said the Chief Minister in her post on X. Bitan Adhikary was a US-based Indian techie who was working as a Test Manager for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Tampa, Florida, United States, according to his LinkedIn profile. Before joining TCS, Adhikary worked as a Test Lead with Verizon for nearly two years and six months. He also had 12 years of experience working with Cognizant in the United States. As per the LinkedIn data, he held a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the West Bengal University of Technology in Kolkata. First Published: 23 Apr 2025, 02:27 PM IST
News18
23-04-2025
- Politics
- News18
'What Will I Tell His 3-Year-Old Son?' Kolkata IT Professional Gunned Down In Pahalgam Was Visiting From Florida
Bitan Adhikary had planned the trip from April 16-24 with his wife and son but was killed by terrorists in Pahalgam Bitan Adhikary, an IT professional based in Florida, had travelled all the way to Kashmir with his wife Sohini and their three-year-old son for a family vacation. Originally from South Kolkata, Bitan had planned the trip from April 16-24. Tragically, their holiday took a horrifying turn when Bitan was brutally killed by terrorists in Pahalgam. The news has left his family in deep shock. 'What will I tell his son? Where is his father? We can't bear this pain. They went there to enjoy, not to die," said Dipak Chakraborty, Bitan's cousin, when minister Arup Biswas visited their residence in Kolkata to offer condolences. Bimal Roy, Bitan's uncle, broke down while speaking to News18. 'Sohini asked me, 'Uncle what will I do, why did they do this?' Everything is finished; what will we do now." Bitan's wife and son are still in Kashmir. According to administrative sources, the West Bengal government is actively working to expedite the process of bringing back Bitan's mortal remains. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her grief on social media, posting on X: 'My heart goes out to the families of the victims of the devastating terrorist attack on tourists in Jammu and Kashmir today. One of the victims, Sri Bitan Adhikary, is from West Bengal. I have spoken to his wife over the phone. Though no words are enough to console her in this hour of grief, I have assured her that my government is taking all steps to bring his mortal remains back to Kolkata. My deepest condolences to all the families who have lost their loved ones in this inhuman act of terror." Minister Arup Biswas also assured the family of all possible support. Family members mentioned that Bitan had called them as recently as Tuesday afternoon, saying they were safe and looking forward to returning home as planned. Meanwhile, Sudipto Das, a resident of Krishnanagar in Nadia district, was also in Kashmir with his wife at the time of the attack. They were visiting Pahalgam and were near a local Shiv temple in an area referred to as 'Mini Switzerland' when the incident occurred. The couple left the area immediately. With assistance from the Indian Army, they were escorted to Srinagar, where they are currently safe. The couple is deeply traumatised as they had developed a bond with the young woman seen crying in the widely circulated video. The emotional impact has been so intense that they are struggling to sleep. First Published:
