Karnataka techie recalls how his army jawan brother saved lives during Pahalgam attack: ‘He guided 35-40 tourists

A Karnataka techie, Prasanna Kumar Bhat, shared his story of the Pahalgam attack, which claimed 26 lives and injured many others. He and his family narrowly escaped the attack, and his brother, an army officer, saved the lives of about 40 people by guiding them to safety. Bhat recalled hearing the first two gunshots and a pin drop silence as everyone tried comprehend.

what had just happened. He and his family saw two bodies lying, and his brother “knew immediately that this was a terrorist attack Bhat recalled that everyone panicked and ran towards the entrance gate of the fenced meadow. They found a narrow opening under the fence and most of the people hiding slide through the fence and started running other way.

His brother quickly assessed the situation and guided his family, along with 35-40 tourists, in the opposite direction. He also shared that his brother risked his life to save his family and others from the attack Bhat urged for a change in Kashmir’s beauty and for the protection of the people who were left behind. He hoped that the attack would leave a permanent scar.

Lasting and a memory of the tragedy A remarkable story of bravery and quick thinking has emerged from the recent attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, as a techie from Karnataka shared how his army jawan brother saved the lives of dozens of tourists. In a tense and chaotic situation, the soldier’s quick actions and leadership turned a potential disaster into a tale of survival.

The techie, who works with an IT firm in Bengaluru, recalled the harrowing day when his brother, an army jawan posted in the Pahalgam sector, found himself in the middle of a terrorist attack targeting the popular tourist town. Despite being off-duty at the time, his brother didn’t hesitate for a moment. He immediately rushed to the scene to help evacuate.

The scene he encountered was one of utter chaos. Tourists, many of whom were families and young children, were scattered in panic, not knowing where to go or how to escape. The techie’s brother, who had been trained for such emergencies, took charge immediately. “He spotted around 35 to 40 tourists huddled together, completely terrified. He guided them.

His brother’s experience in the military and familiarity with the terrain proved invaluable. With precise knowledge of the area, he quickly navigated the safest routes, keeping the tourists out of the line of fire. He reassured them, urged them to stay calm, and kept the group moving towards a secure location, all while maintaining his composure in the face of danger.

Among the tourists were a few who needed immediate assistance who had hurt his leg and an elderly woman who had fainted from fear. His brother, without a moment’s hesitation, carried the injured boy on his back and stayed with the elderly woman until help arrived. “He was more than just a soldier in that moment; he was a protector, a guide.

After guiding the group to a safe zone, his brother ensured they received the necessary medical attention and that their trauma was addressed. The army jawan’s calm and decisive actions that day undoubtedly saved lives, and not a single tourist in his group was injured or lost.

Reflecting on the incident, the techie expressed both pride and gratitude for his brother’s bravery. “We’ve always known that he was dedicated to his duty, but seeing how he handled that situation — it’s something you can’t truly describe,” he said. “Soldiers like him don’t

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