Father of Pahalgam Attack Victim Opposes India-Pakistan Clash: ‘Nation Stands Against It

Fast Summary

• Incident Background: The Pahalgam Terror Attack on April 22, 2025, in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran Valley resulted in the death of 26 Indian civilians. The attack was attributed to Pakistan-sponsored militant group “The Resistance Front (TRF)”.
• Operation Sindoor: India responded on May 7, 2025, with Operation Sindoor targeting terrorist camps along the Line of Control (LoC) and inside Pakistan.
• India vs Pakistan Match at Asia Cup: Despite political tensions post-Pahalgam attack, India is set to play against Pakistan at the Asia Cup match scheduled for September 14 at Dubai International Cricket Stadium.
• Sanjay Dwivedi’s Opposition: The father of Pahalgam terror victim Shubham Dwivedi strongly opposed India’s participation in sporting relations with Pakistan. He stated that public sentiment is against any engagement considering the government had previously vowed not to mix “blood and water.”
• Public Sentiment appeal: Sanjay Dwivedi urged the Indian government to consider national sentiments before engaging politically or through sports with pakistan.

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