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Time of India
08-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
‘My sindoor was wiped off by terror but with India's strike, I feel my husband's soul can finally rest'
The wife and children of Shailesh Kalathiya mourn his death in Surat In what many bereaved families are calling a moment of long-awaited justice, India's 'Operation Sindoor' on terrorist targets across the border brought emotional solace to the widows of those killed in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. From Gurgaon to Arunachal Pradesh, grieving wives said the military operation, codenamed Operation Sindoor , brought them peace—and a sense that their loved ones' deaths had not gone Himanshi Narwal, whose husband Lieutenant Vinay Narwal was among the victims, the past fortnight had been the most agonizing of her young life. Speaking from Gurgaon, she said, "India's action has brought peace to Vinay Narwal's soul." On honeymoon when tragedy struck, Himanshi said she connected deeply with the symbolism of the operation's name. "I relate to the choice of the word 'sindoor' for the operation. Those who destroyed so many families have received the strictest punishment."A similar wave of emotion swept through Changlang in Arunachal Pradesh, where Charo Kamhua Tage, the wife of IAF corporal Tage Hailyang, said she was 'overwhelmed' after learning about the airstrikes. 'I request the govt to wipe out all terrorists so that no more innocents die at their hands,' she Indore, Jennifer Nathaniel, who lost her husband Sushil Nathaniel in the massacre, reacted with fierce resolve. 'Justice served. It's their turn to feel the terror,' she said. Recalling the morning she learned of the operation, Jennifer said, 'His face mirrored the determination that our armed forces have shown. Besides justice, I feel a sense of pride. India acted at the right time, and should now push ahead to completely eliminate terrorism.'From Bengal, Soheni Adhikari, widow of Florida-based techie Bitan Adhikari, echoed the sentiments of many. "I am sure he (Bitan) is watching from above. He can now rest in peace. My sindoor was wiped off by terror. I wish no other woman's sindoor is removed like mine. I always had faith in the govt, and I'm grateful for this action."Kolkata's Sabari Guha, who lost her husband Samir, said the military response is 'just the beginning.' She added, 'I am indebted to the armed forces. The mission to eradicate cross-border terror must go on. Only when all terrorists are eliminated will complete justice be done. My country should and will remain safe for all.'In Andhra Pradesh's Kavali, Kamakshi, the widow of software engineer Somisetty Madhusudhan Rao, said she had been too distraught to follow the news until someone informed her of the airstrike. 'All of us who lost family members should thank PM Modi for avenging their deaths. I pray that a terrorist attack of the kind that shattered our lives doesn't happen on Indian soil again,' she Maharashtra's Dombivli, Anushka Mone and daughter Rucha, the family of Atul Mone, said they had long been waiting for this response. 'This will bring peace to the souls of all 26 people who were killed in Pahalgam,' Anushka said. 'I personally felt a sense of relief that the perpetrators won't go scot-free.'From Odisha's Balasore, Priyadarshini Acharya, wife of Prasant Satpathy, said she had been 'anxiously waiting for this moment.' She said, 'This is a befitting reply. Let terrorists, not the common man, feel threatened. Citizens should feel their lives are valued. The govt has done exactly what it should have. It's a new beginning."Kajal Parmar, who lost her husband Yatish and their 17-year-old son Smit in the attack, made an emotional appeal from Bhavnagar, Gujarat. 'We salute the armed forces and urge the govt to be unsparing against Pakistan, this is my prayer to Modi saheb,' she Surat, Sheetal Kalathiya, wife of banker Shailesh Kalathiya, said she felt a small measure of comfort. 'The govt and the armed forces [are] bringing to justice those who shot my husband and others in the name of religion,' she said, allowing herself a brief smile.
News18
25-04-2025
- News18
In Viral Videos, 10-Yr-Old Narrates Encounter With Terrorists In Pahalgam. 'But Should Children Be Interviewed?'
In one of the videos, Naksh can be covered by over 10 mics. As he maintains his calm, while looking troubled intermittently, media asks him if he would visit Pahalgam again. Videos of a 10-year-old child, whose father was killed in Tuesday's Kashmir terror attack, has flooded the internet as netizens keep ' all eyes on Pahalgam '. While some have been hailing the child for asking 'tougher questions than even the media", others have expressed their uneasiness over reporters hounding a minor and 'a child talking about religions". The 10-year-old is Naksh Kalathiya, son of Shailesh Kalathiya — 44-year-old manager at the State Bank of India branch in Mumbai. Shailesh had gone on a holiday with his wife and two children along with a colleague's family when he was shot dead on Tuesday. Since then several media persons have reached out to the family to help the nation know the horrific details of the ruthless attack. In one of the videos, Naksh can be seen covered by over 10 mics. As he maintains his calm, while looking troubled intermittently, media asks him if he would visit Pahalgam again. To this, the 10-year-old says 'no". He also questioned why no one was aware of terrorist activities when 'Army personnel are stationed in the town". This 35-second clip, which has over 96,000 views and has been reshared over 74,000 times, had some comments slamming the media. 'For God's sake give this child a break! Damn! (sic)," wrote user @smartmaxidegens. Another user, @gann_trading, said, 'Spare the child… he is lost in his feelings, remembering his father…" A third user, @SummerMerin, wrote, 'The child has lost his Dad, why traumatize him now, asking questions in media glare N exposing him, he's so young, have a heart, let him grieve." In another interview, with news agency ANI, the 10-year-old Surat resident said that he heard on of the terrorists ordering other gunmen to 'separate men into Muslims and Hindus". They then shot all Hindu men, the boy added. 'We were at the 'mini Switzerland' point in Pahalgam when we heard gunshots. We hid once we realised that terrorists had entered the area. But, they found us. We saw two terrorists. I heard one of them ordered all the men to separate into Muslims and Hindus, and then shot all the Hindu men," Naksh said. He further recalled that the terrorists asked 'men to recite ' Kalma ' three times". 'And all those who couldn't were shot dead," Naksh said. 'Once the terrorists left, the locals came and said that all those who had survived should go downhill immediately. The army arrived an hour or so after we climbed down from the point… The terrorists were not letting him (my father) speak at all…They did not say anything (to my mother)…One of the terrorists was fair and had a beard. He had a camera tied to his head…They spared the women and the children…," the 10-year-old narrated. Some netizens raised objections to this interview as well: Pahalgam Victim Shailesh Kalathiya's Bursts Out At Minister Meanwhile, Naksh's mother, Shital Kalathiya, reportedly burst out at Union Jal Shakti minister C R Paatil who came to pay homage at the funeral on Thursday. According to a report in Indian Express, Shital demanded justice and criticised the government for 'not providing security to tourists". 'What kind of government do we have? You are defaming Kashmir, but there is no problem with Kashmir—the problem is with our government's security arrangements."— Wife of Surat's Shailesh Kalthia, who was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack — Dr. Shama Mohamed (@drshamamohd) April 25, 2025 In the video, Shital can be heard saying, '…There is no problem with Kashmir, the problem is with the security arrangements. There was not a single military man present at the tourist spot in Pahalgam, which had a large number of tourists, and there were no medical facilities either." Get Latest Updates on Movies, Breaking News On India, World, Live Cricket Scores, And Stock Market Updates. Also Download the News18 App to stay updated! tags : Pahalgam attack viral news Location : Surat, India, India First Published: April 25, 2025, 13:02 IST News viral In Viral Videos, 10-Yr-Old Narrates Encounter With Terrorists In Pahalgam. 'But Should Children Be Interviewed?'
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Politics
- NDTV
"Terrorist Was Laughing After Shooting My Husband": Pahalgam Attack Victim's Wife
Ahmedabad: The wife of Surat resident Shailesh Kalathiya, who lost his life in the terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, on Thursday said terrorists showed no remorse as they were seen laughing after shooting her husband dead. Three Gujarat residents, including Kalathiya, were among the 26 persons killed in the terror attack in south Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday. Two other victims from the state - Yatish Parmar and his son Smit - were from Bhavnagar city. The three victims were cremated at their respective native places on Thursday as local residents joined their funeral processions amid outpouring of grief. Shitalben Kalathiya, the wife of victims Shailesh Kalathiya, was visibly upset when her husband's remains were being taken to a crematorium from their house. Talking to reporters, she said the terrorists showed no mercy as they were laughing after killing her husband from a very close range. "A terrorist first came close to us and then shot my husband after learning that he is a Hindu. Just like my husband, other Hindu men were shot in front of their children. The terrorist was laughing after shooting my husband and did not leave the place till he died," she said. Kalathiya's son Naksh performed the last rites of his father in Surat. Talking to reporters later, Naksh said his father was singled out for being a Hindu and shot dead by a terrorist in front of him and his mother. Shailesh Kalathiya was vacationing in Pahalgam along with his wife Shitalben, son Naksh and elder daughter Niti when the group of terrorists struck Baisaran. "As soon as we heard gunshots, all the tourists started running in search of cover at Pahalgam. Two terrorists eventually found us and asked all of us to identify our religion. They divided men in two groups - Hindus and Muslims. Then, they shot dead all the Hindu men, including my father, and ran away," Naksh said. "At the time of attack, there were nearly 20 to 30 tourists in that area. I feared that I would also be killed. After separating Hindus from Muslims, the terrorists asked them to recite 'kalma'. Muslims who recited it were spared. But those who could not recite were gunned down," he said. At Bhavnagar, Smit Parmar's maternal cousin Sarthak Nathani explained how the terror attack took place. Out of the total 20 persons who came to Srinagar from Bhavnagar, including the Parmar and Nathani family, 12 went to Pahalgam where they were targeted by terrorists. He said the terrorists who had opened fire on tourists in that area were wearing green-coloured clothes like Army uniform and their faces were not covered. "Everyone started running due to indiscriminate firing from all sides. Yatishbhai was shot dead by terrorists. I saw from some distance that a terrorist then asked Smit something and then pumped a bullet from a close range," Nathani said
