Indore (Madhya Pradesh): One of the 27 victim’s of Pahalgam terrorist attack, in Anantnag district of Jammu and Kashmir, happened to be a man from Indore and a senior family member of Nathaniel family, Sushil Nathaniel.
Additionally, Sushil’s daughter Akanksha was also shot during the attack in her leg.
According to information, Sushil Nathaniel was a resident of B-68 Veena Nagar, MR 10 under Hiran Nagar police station.
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Sushil’s brother
In a conversation with Free Press, Sushil’s brother, Vikas Kumrawat, revealed the harrowing details of the incident. He stated that the terrorists first forced Sushil to kneel and then compelled him to recite the Kalma. When Sushil identified himself as a Christian, the terrorists opened fire killing him on the spot.
Sushil’s sister-in-law
Regarding the incident, Sushil’s sister-in-law, Jemma informed the media that they received the information through Sushil’s son Austin around 9 – 9:30 pm on Tuesday night.
“Today they have done this, in future, they will kill more people. The people are not safe. They went on a vacation and got killed,” she urged.
Deceased’s daughter shot in leg
Sushil’s daughter Akanksha was also shot during the attack and sustained a bullet injury to her leg. Before confronting the attackers, Sushil managed to hide his wife, potentially saving her life. Sushil was employed with the LIC branch in Alirajpur.
Indore Collector visits victim family
Indore Collector Asheesh Singh visited the affected family on Wednesday morning and paid his condolences. Regarding the tragedy he said, “I visited the family today and assured them that we are in constant touch with the local administration in Jammu & Kashmir. Efforts are underway to ensure that the mortal remains are brought back to Indore smoothly. The injured family member has only minor injuries.”
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Sushil was reportedly questioned about his religion before being executed. His brother Vikas said that Sushil along with his family went to Pahalgam on a few days tour, this was not expected at all to happen.
Vikas added that Sushil’s son called him over the phone and conveyed the news that Sushil was killed by the terrorist in the attack. Vikas said that this tragic incident underscores the broader threat posed by the attackers, who are now seen targeting individuals based on their religious identity. Local corporator Raju Bhadouria informed the Free Press that information of Nathaniel’s death shocked the city. He was friendly and his son Goldy is a sportsman. Nathaniel’s daughter is an officer at a nationalised bank.
