Grief and Outrage: Families Receive Bodies of Pahalgam Victims at Mumbai Airport
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Synopsis
The tragic incident at Pahalgam led to families receiving the bodies of four Maharashtra tourists at Mumbai airport, bringing forth grief and anger. Maharashtra officials attended the scene as the state government announced financial assistance to affected families.
Key Takeaways
- Four Maharashtra tourists tragically killed in Pahalgam.
- Families express grief and outrage at Mumbai airport.
- Maharashtra government announces financial aid for victims' families.
- Moment of silence observed at the airport.
- Prime Minister Modi condemns the attack and vows justice.
Mumbai, April 23 (NationPress) A cloud of sorrow enveloped Mumbai airport as the remains of four tourists from Maharashtra were brought to be reunited with their grieving families on Wednesday.
The deceased have been identified as Dilip Desle (from Panvel), along with Sanjay Lele, Hemant Joshi, and Atul Mone (both from Dombivli).
Relatives were visibly distressed, filled with anger and tears as they confronted their loss.
One family member of Dilip Desle desperately sought to see his face, but authorities respectfully declined.
Another young relative, in a fit of grief, voiced his sorrow while chanting the slogan ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jay’.
“As a nation, we stand united in denouncing this vile attack, and we must ensure that those responsible face justice,” expressed the mourning relative.
A moment of silence was observed by family members and onlookers at the airport.
A family member of Hemant Joshi described the events of April 22 as horrific.
Maharashtra ministers, including Ashish Shelar, Mangalprabhat Lodha, and Gulabrao Patil, were present to support the grieving families, along with BJP officials Ravindra Chavan from Dombivli and Prashant Thakur from Panvel.
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has announced a compensation of Rs 5 lakh for families of the deceased and Rs 50,000 for those injured in the attack.
In response to the tragedy in Pahalgam, the state government has appointed two officials to assist affected individuals at the State Emergency Operations Centre.
Visheshkar Suryavanshi, the manager of the Centre, and Nitin Masale, Control Room Officer, have been designated to support those impacted.
On Tuesday, a tragic shooting claimed the lives of at least 26 tourists and local residents when armed gunmen opened fire on civilians in Baisaran, Jammu and Kashmir.
Witnesses reported that a group of heavily armed terrorists emerged from the surrounding forests and unleashed gunfire on the unsuspecting crowd, most of whom were tourists.
Baisaran is a picturesque meadow situated roughly three to four kilometers from the market in Pahalgam, accessible only by horse as there are no roads.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi returned to New Delhi early Wednesday after cutting short his trip to Saudi Arabia due to the attack.
He held a brief meeting with NSA Ajit Doval, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri at the airport. PM Modi condemned the attack, asserting that justice would prevail and reaffirming India’s unwavering commitment to combat terrorism.
