Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 23 (ANI): In a tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, a resident of Madhya Pradesh’s Indore, who had traveled to Kashmir with his family, was killed, and his daughter sustained bullet injuries on Tuesday.
The victim has been identified as Sushil Nathaniel, a branch manager for LIC. He had traveled to Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, April 19, with his wife Jenifer, daughter Akanksha (around 30), and son Ostin (around 22).
Upon receiving news of the incident, District Collector Ashish Singh visited Sushil’s residence in Veena Nagar, Indore, on Wednesday. However, the house was locked, and he proceeded to Sushil’s brother’s home in Prime City, where he assured the family of full support from the administration.
Collector Singh told ANI, “Indore resident Sushil Nathaniel was killed in an unfortunate attack that happened in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Today, I visited his residence and also the residence where his family lives, meeting with his family members. We assured the family that we are in continuous touch with the local administration of Jammu and Kashmir, collecting information about the injured members of the family, and ensuring transport of the mortal remains. Local administration said that it was a minor injury and there was no need to worry about it.”
“We are continuously in touch with the administration there. As soon as the family and mortal remains depart, we will inform the family here and ensure that there is no inconvenience. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav is also keeping a close eye on the entire matter and continuously taking updates on every development in relation to the same,” he added.
Meanwhile, Sushil’s sister-in-law, Jema Vikas, wife of his brother Vikas, shared details with ANI about the horrifying experience. She said they received information about the incident around 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, when Sushil’s son Ostin called them. Later, Jenifer, Sushil’s wife, shared further details.
“Jenifer Bhabhi said that the terrorist asked Sushil Bhaiya to recite the Kalma on his knees. Bhaiya responded that he was Christian and then told Bhabhi to move aside. In the meantime, the terrorist shot Bhaiya, and he died on the spot. Our niece Akanksha also sustained bullet injuries in her leg,” Jema said.
She added, “Ostin told us they were being taken to the hospital in an Army vehicle. The bullet was removed, and first aid was given to his sister.”
Jema further stated, “The terrorist targeted the men; all of them were together. Bhaiya asked Bhabhi to step aside. Then the terrorist asked Bhaiya again and shot him. We want the terrorists not to be spared. They should be found and punished so that such incidents do not happen again.”
Sushil Nathaniel was posted in Alirajpur with LIC as a branch manager. His daughter Akanksha works at a bank in Surat as an officer. His son Ostin is a badminton player and also trains children. Jenifer, his wife, is a school teacher. (ANI)
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