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
