Pahalgam Terror Attack Latest News: Sanjay Dwivedi, father of Pahalgam terror attack victim Shubham Dwivedi, has written two letters to Prime Minister Narendra Modi asking for financial compensation for the families of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack victims and the “martyr status” for those killed.
Dwivedi lauded Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh. He called him “one of the few leaders who stand with the truth” for raising the issue in Parliament.
While speaking to news agency ANI, Sanjay Dwivedi said, “He (Sanjay Singh) presented our issues in Parliament with all his might. I hope he will continue to support our demands. I have written two letters to the Prime Minister demanding compensation for the families of the victims and martyr status for them. This is not a matter of party politics; this is a national issue.”
Sanjay Singh Meets the Victim’s Family
During his visit to Kanpur on Sunday, Sanjay Singh met Shubham Dwivedi’s family and even put forward his demand in front of the media. He called on the Union government to acknowledge the victims’ sacrifice formally.
“I raised this demand in Parliament that the victims’ families want all those who died in Pahalgam to be granted martyr status. Shubham’s father has also stressed that while no compensation can ever make up for the loss, the Prime Minister and the government should take steps to honor their sacrifice. This will also send a strong message against terrorism,” Singh said.
The AAP MP also slammed the government for what he described as “delays” in providing relief. “The government must provide compensation and jobs to the families of the Pahalgam terror attack victims. There has already been far too much delay.”
Pahalgam Terror Attack and Operation Sindoor
On April 22, a few terrorists opened fire on tourists and locals in Baisaran Valley near Pahalgam, claiming 26 lives. In response, the Indian armed forces launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, taking down several terrorists involved in the attack and destroying the terror camps.
Now, Sanjay Dwivedi’s demand has reignited the debate on recognizing civilian victims of terror attacks with formal honors and support from the government of India.
