Pahalgam Attack Victim's Family Faces Trauma and Financial Strain One Year Later
One year after Santosh Jagdale was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, his wife Pragati and daughter Asawari continue to navigate severe emotional trauma and financial hardship. Santosh was among 26 victims when terrorists opened fire on tourists in April 2025. The loss of the primary breadwinner forced Asawari to quit her HR job to support her grieving mother. Although Maharashtra government leaders initially promised compassionate employment, the family faced a nine-month delay with no communication. After seeking help from BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Asawari was finally appointed as an administrative officer at the Pune Municipal Corporation in March 2026. While this position provides financial stability, the family remains mentally exhausted, describing it as the hardest year of their lives. Asawari emphasizes that no job can replace her father, and they still struggle with the void left by his death. The family plans to mark the first anniversary of the incident by donating food to an orphanage, highlighting their ongoing journey through grief and bureaucratic challenges.
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Pahalgam Attack Victim's Family Faces Trauma and Financial Strain One Year Later
One year after Santosh Jagdale was killed in a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, his wife Pragati and daughter Asawari continue to navigate severe emotional trauma and financial hardship. Santosh was among 26 victims when terrorists opened fire on tourists in April 2025. The loss of the primary breadwinner forced Asawari to quit her HR job to support her grieving mother. Although Maharashtra government leaders initially promised compassionate employment, the family faced a nine-month delay with no communication. After seeking help from BJP MP Medha Kulkarni and Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Asawari was finally appointed as an administrative officer at the Pune Municipal Corporation in March 2026. While this position provides financial stability, the family remains mentally exhausted, describing it as the hardest year of their lives. Asawari emphasizes that no job can replace her father, and they still struggle with the void left by his death. The family plans to mark the first anniversary of the incident by donating food to an orphanage, highlighting their ongoing journey through grief and bureaucratic challenges.
The Indian Express