From Holiday To Horror: Nagpur Families Recount Miracle Stories One Year After Pahalgam Attack A year after a terror attack in Pahalgam left over 20 people dead and dozens injured, survivors from Nagpur are still grappling with the trauma of the incident. The attack, which occurred on April 22, 2025, remains etched in the memories of those who lived through it, with families recounting harrowing details of their escape and the lingering scars of the tragedy. For many, the experience has been a mix of survival, loss, and an unshakable fear of revisiting the past. Simran Roopchandani, a Nagpur resident, described the chaos of the attack as she and her family fled the scene. Her husband, Tilak Roopchandani, recalled how they were at a kiosk near the attack site when Simran urged them to leave. "Within moments of stepping away, gunfire erupted and bullets began hitting the site," Tilak said. The family ran downhill, with Simran sustaining a fractured leg and bleeding heavily. Tilak and his son, Garv, carried her through a 7-kilometer forest stretch while bullets flew behind them. Simran, who underwent major surgery last year with rods inserted to stabilize her fractures, is now preparing for another procedure in May. "It takes immense courage to even recall April 22," Tilak said, adding that the family avoids discussing the incident to prevent reliving the trauma. Rajendra Kawale, 60, and his family narrowly escaped the attack. They were traveling with his grandchildren when they encountered the violence. "Our driver, Javed, immediately asked us to take a U-turn. Suddenly, it was a war-like situation," Kawale said, describing armed forces rushing in and tourists scrambling for cover. He believes a brief delay in their journey saved their lives.#pahalgam_attack #simran_roopchandani #tilak_roopchandani #rajendra_kawale #pruthviraj_waghmare
Ekta Kapoor and Tanuj Garg are set to collaborate on a large-scale political thriller, following the strong box-office performances of recent titles such as Dhurandhar, Dhurandhar: The Revenge, and Border 2. The project marks the first professional association between Kapoor and the producing duo of Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar. According to industry sources, the team is developing an as-yet-untitled film that aims to deliver a hard-hitting and emotionally charged narrative. The tragic Pahalgam attack is understood to form a pivotal element of the storyline, anchoring the film within a politically sensitive and dramatic framework. The project is reportedly being directed by a prominent South Indian filmmaker known for delivering major commercial successes, signaling the producers’ intention to mount the film on a significant scale. The producers were unavailable for comment at the time of publication, but anticipation is already building around the collaboration, which brings together some of the most influential names in contemporary Indian cinema.#ekta_kapoor #tanuj_garg #atul_kasbekar #pahalgam_attack #south_indian_director
