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Time of India
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Pahalgam victim's daughter clears ISC with 87% marks, says she's found purpose in life again
It was an incredibly difficult week for 17-year-old Subhangi Guha , who lost her father, Samir Guha, to terrorists' bullet during the attack in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam , Kashmir. Witnessing her father being shot right before her eyes left her in a state of shock. However, on April 30 morning, she rediscovered a sense of purpose having scored 87% at the ISC board exams, The Times of India reported. #Pahalgam Terrorist Attack Nuclear Power! How India and Pakistan's arsenals stack up Does America have a plan to capture Pakistan's nuclear weapons? Airspace blockade: India plots a flight path to skip Pakistan Subhangi had high hopes for achieving a score over 90%. Ultimately, her performance in Psychology and Political Science slightly affected her overall percentage. She pursued her studies in the Arts stream. Her mother, Sabari Guha, told ToI's Dwaipayan Ghosh that Subhangi has resolved not to allow her exam results to hinder her ambitions; she aims to pursue an honors degree in psychology at Loreto College. "Right now, her focus is on her studies. She believes that concentrating on her higher education will help her realise her dreams. For the time being, she intends to dedicate all her efforts to this goal. We hope the administration will assist her in achieving her aspirations," Sabari said. "The results were somewhat disappointing for her as she had set higher expectations. Nonetheless, what matters now is looking forward, and she has already initiated that journey," said a relative. As was the case a week ago, relatives and neighbours gathered at the Guhas' residence in Sakherbazar, showing their support for the family on this significant day. Live Events "Subhangi has always excelled academically. We have decided to pool our local resources to ensure her dreams can be realized," said Shankar Roy, president of the local club, who visited the Guha family on Wednesday morning. However, Sabari made a heartfelt plea to everyone to refrain from spreading misinformation about their family, which is currently coping with the pain of their loss. "Social media and some news outlets have falsely reported that we received a death claim settlement of Rs 1.7 crore. This is entirely untrue. An officer did come to our home, but he only took photos, that too without our permission. We have not received any cheque," Sabari told ToI. Both Sabari and Subhangi had previously spoken to NIA investigators about the Pahalgam case, with Sabari recounting the harrowing moment when a group of armed individuals suddenly surrounded them. According to her account, the assailants commanded everyone to lie on the ground. Out of fear, they complied, and the attackers then selectively shot her husband along with a few others. Sabari recalled hearing two gunshots, and at first, they were confused about what was transpiring, but it soon became clear that they were facing gunmen dressed in army uniforms. While the psychological wounds are still raw, Subhangi says she has found a new purpose -- to fulfil the wishes of her father, who had steadfastly stood by her in many key moments in her life.
Time of India
01-05-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam victim's daughter Subhangi Guha clears ISC with 87%, plans to study psychology to fulfil father's dreams
It has been a difficult few weeks for 17-year-old Subhangi Guha, who witnessed her father, Samir Guha, lose his life in the recent terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam. Still processing the trauma of that day, Subhangi received her ISC exam results on Wednesday and found a renewed sense of purpose in her academic achievements. Subhangi Guha scored 87% in her ISC board exams A student of the Arts stream, Subhangi scored 87% overall in her ISC board exams. Though she had aimed to cross the 90% mark, she remained composed and determined to stay focused on her goals. Her mother, Sabari Guha, shared that Subhangi now wishes to study Psychology Honours at Loreto College, Kolkata — a dream supported by her late father. Pahalgam victim's daughter to concentrate on her higher education 'She wants to concentrate on her higher education. Her goal is to pursue psychology, and she believes her father's aspirations for her will be fulfilled through this path,' said Sabari. The family hopes to receive administrative support to help Subhangi continue her education smoothly. Subhangi's relatives and neighbours gathered at the family's residence in Sakherbazar to offer encouragement and support on the day the results were announced. A relative mentioned that while she was briefly disheartened by her marks, Subhangi was already looking ahead to the future and how she can honour her father's legacy. 'She has always been a bright student. We will do everything we can to ensure she reaches where she wants to,' said Shankar Roy, a local club member who visited the Guhas that morning. Victim's family denies the rumours of getting compensation money Sabari also made a request to the public, urging people not to spread misinformation about the family. She addressed false reports claiming they had received a Rs 1.7 crore compensation. 'That is completely baseless. A government officer did visit, but no financial help has been provided yet,' she clarified. Victim's family describing the attack that happened in Pahalgam The mother and daughter had earlier recounted their experience to NIA officials. Sabari described how the attackers, dressed in army uniforms, suddenly surrounded the area and instructed everyone to lie on the ground. Her husband, along with others, was selectively targeted and shot. The Guha family continues to process their grief, but Subhangi's academic milestone serves as a quiet testament to her resilience and determination to move forward.
Time of India
30-04-2025
- Time of India
Girl scripts ISC success story after Pahalgam horror
1 2 Kolkata: It was a traumatic week for 17-year-old Subhangi Guha , who lost her father, Samir Guha, in the terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Seeing her father being shot in front of her eyes made her numb. On Wednesday morning, however, she said she found a purpose again to fulfil the aspirations of her father, who stood by her and supported her in several key decisions of life. Subhangi, who appeared for her ISC board exam this year, expected to score more than 90%. But she had to settle at 87% with her Psychology and Political Science scores pulling back her percentage a bit. She was in the Arts stream. Sabari Guha, her mother, said Subhangi has already decided not to let the marks deter her ambition – she wants to pursue psychology honours at Loreto College. "At present, she wants to concentrate on her studies. Her dreams, she feels, will be fulfilled once she concentrates on her higher education. As of now, she wants to focus all her energy on this. We hope we will be getting help from the administration so that she can fulfil her dreams," said Sabari. On Wednesday, TOI visited her residence and found Subhangi speaking over the phone. "The results upset her a bit as she had higher expectations. But what is important is to look into the future, and she has already started that process," said one of her relatives. Just like a week ago, several relatives gathered at the Guhas' Sakherbazar residence, closing ranks and showing their solidarity with the family on this special day. Neighbours too dropped by. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo "Subhangi has always been a bright student. We have decided to pool in whatever resources we have locally to ensure that her dream is fulfilled," said Shankar Roy, the local club president who visited the Guha residence on Wednesday morning. Sabari, however, appealed to everyone not to spread fake news about her family, which is trying to come to terms with the loss and trauma. "Social media and even media outlets have claimed that we were paid a death claim settlement worth Rs 1.7 crore. This is completely baseless. An officer did visit us, but he clicked photos in our flat without our consent. We have received no cheque," said Sabari. The mother and daughter spoke to NIA sleuths earlier, with Sabari reporting that a few people suddenly surrounded them. According to her, they ordered everyone to lie down on the ground, and each of them had a gun. Out of fear, they complied, and then the attackers selectively shot her husband and a few others. Sabari said they heard two gunshots. Initially, they did not understand what was happening, but soon, they faced gunmen in army fatigues. Kolkata: It was a traumatic week for 17-year-old Subhangi Guha, who lost her father, Samir Guha, in the terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Kashmir. Seeing her father being shot in front of her eyes made her numb. On Wednesday morning, however, she said she found a purpose again to fulfil the aspirations of her father, who stood by her and supported her in several key decisions of life. Subhangi, who appeared for her ISC board exam this year, expected to score more than 90%. But she had to settle at 87% with her Psychology and Political Science scores pulling back her percentage a bit. She was in the Arts stream. Sabari Guha, her mother, said Subhangi has already decided not to let the marks deter her ambition – she wants to pursue psychology honours at Loreto College. "At present, she wants to concentrate on her studies. Her dreams, she feels, will be fulfilled once she concentrates on her higher education. As of now, she wants to focus all her energy on this. We hope we will be getting help from the administration so that she can fulfil her dreams," said Sabari. On Wednesday, TOI visited her residence and found Subhangi speaking over the phone. "The results upset her a bit as she had higher expectations. But what is important is to look into the future, and she has already started that process," said one of her relatives. Just like a week ago, several relatives gathered at the Guhas' Sakherbazar residence, closing ranks and showing their solidarity with the family on this special day. Neighbours too dropped by. "Subhangi has always been a bright student. We have decided to pool in whatever resources we have locally to ensure that her dream is fulfilled," said Shankar Roy, the local club president who visited the Guha residence on Wednesday morning. Sabari, however, appealed to everyone not to spread fake news about her family, which is trying to come to terms with the loss and trauma. "Social media and even media outlets have claimed that we were paid a death claim settlement worth Rs 1.7 crore. This is completely baseless. An officer did visit us, but he clicked photos in our flat without our consent. We have received no cheque," said Sabari. The mother and daughter spoke to NIA sleuths earlier, with Sabari reporting that a few people suddenly surrounded them. According to her, they ordered everyone to lie down on the ground, and each of them had a gun. Out of fear, they complied, and then the attackers selectively shot her husband and a few others. Sabari said they heard two gunshots. Initially, they did not understand what was happening, but soon, they faced gunmen in army fatigues.
Time of India
25-04-2025
- Time of India
Pahalgam terror attack: Final farewells to Kolkata man at his beloved Durga mandap
KOLKATA: When the coffin of 56-year-old Samir Guha , a senior statistical officer of the central government, reached his Sakherbazar Chanditala residence in Kolkata on Wednesday night, his family laid him on the Durga mandap of his beloved Bijoy Sangha Club , located right opposite his flat. Guha lost his life in the Pahalgam terror attack on Tuesday. "For the last six years, Guha made this mandap his home. Whether it be Durga puja or Kali puja , he arranged puja items, getting up early in the morning and starting arrangements that continued late into the night. He was the first to join us during the collection of puja subscriptions. It is only natural that we bid him the final farewell at this beloved spot," said Swapan Das, a senior club functionary. Guha's body reached his home in Behala at 9.10pm. About half an hour later, the hearse departed for Keoratala crematorium . For Guha's wife Sabari and daughter Subhangi (17), who witnessed the horrific incident, life has come to a standstill. Subhangi, who sat for her class XII boards this year, was seen staying close to her father's coffin. She barely uttered a word. Subhangi's maternal uncle, Subrata Ghosh, recalled, "Even on Tuesday morning, Sabari made a video call to my mother. She said they were moving towards Pahalgam's Baisaran Valley, the last stop in their itinerary. They sounded so relaxed, as well as excited."
