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Time of India
07-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalagam attack victim's kin from Vizag welcome 'Operation Sindoor'
Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel The kin of a Pahalgam terror attack victim from Andhra Pradesh welcomed India's ' Operation Sindoor ' against terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan occupied Kashmir on Wednesday. Two tourists - JC Chandra Mouli (68) and S Madhusudan (45) - from Andhra Pradesh were shot dead by terrorists at Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April with the two from the southern state, as many as 26 persons were shot dead in that attack."Whatever government has done, it is a good step. Government did not touch any of their (Pakistan) citizens, only terrorists have been killed. So, it is a good sign, good attempt. We welcome it," Kumar Raja, Mouli's close relative, told he observed that Mouli's family is still in a state of shock, adding that their loss cannot be said Mouli's wife again went into depression on Tuesday after she received her slain husband's ring and watch in a courier."Family is in total shock. Just unable to come out of it. Two daughters have come from the US, they are here. Daughters are also not in a position to talk," said Raja.
New Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Politics
- New Indian Express
'Unable to run': Retired bank employee from Visakhapatnam falls to bullets in Pahalgam terror attack
VISAKHAPATNAM/NELLORE: Two residents of Andhra Pradesh were among the 26 civilians killed in the Chandramouli had travelled to Kashmir on April 18 with his wife, J Naga Mani, and two other family members. The group was staying in Srinagar and visiting tourist locations across the region. On April 22, they went to Pahalgam as part of their itinerary. According to Mouli's brother-in-law, Kumar Raja, the group reached Pahalgam around 1:30 pm. 'While the others managed to flee, Mouli, who had a heart problem, could not run fast. He was chased and shot dead by the attackers,' Kumar Raja said. He added that the family initially presumed him missing but later found his body at the site. Mouli is survived by his wife and two daughters, both of whom are settled in the United States. The family plans to shift the body to Kanaka Durga Hospital, near the Zilla Parishad office in Visakhapatnam. His daughters are expected to arrive by Thursday evening, and the funeral is likely to be held on Friday. Naidu announces Rs 10 lakh ex gratia to two victims of Pahalgam terror attack On Wednesday night, Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu arrived at Visakhapatnam Airport to receive Mouli's mortal remains and paid his respects. He also interacted with the bereaved family and others who were part of the tour. 'Mouli's friend Seshidhar described the sequence of events. It was deeply disturbing to hear how helpless they felt,' the Chief Minister said. He added, 'In such moments, we must stand united as a nation. We must support each other and respond to the call for national unity.' Naidu announced an ex gratia of Rs 10 lakh each to the families of both victims. Union Aviation Minister K Ram Mohan Naidu, Home Minister Vangalapudi Anitha, Visakhapatnam MP M Sribharat, MLAs, and others were present. S Madhusudan, the other victim, was a senior architect with IBM and a native of Kavali. He had been on vacation with his family, who are based in Bengaluru. Madhusudan was the son of S Tirupalu and Padma, residents of Kavali in Nellore district. His mortal remains were flown to Chennai and are expected to reach Kavali by Wednesday evening. Given the health condition of his elderly parents, the family initially chose to withhold the news from them. Union Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu expressed condolences and said he had coordinated with the Visakhapatnam District Collector to ensure proper transportation arrangements for the deceased. He directed all airlines to extend full cooperation in coordination with state governments and local authorities.
