Family of Pahalgam Terror Attack Victims Slam India-Pakistan Asia Cup Match
In a heartfelt outcry from the families affected by the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, relatives are urging India to skip today’s high-stakes cricket clash against Pakistan in the Asia Cup 2025. The match, set for 8:00 PM IST at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, has sparked intense debate just months after the devastating incident.
Asavari Jagdale, daughter of victim Santosh Jagdale, shared her deep pain in an exclusive chat with . "I think today’s India vs Pakistan match shouldn’t happen at all. There’s still time to call it off, but I doubt the BCCI cares. It’s shameful—they haven’t even waited six months since the Pahalgam terror attack. Operation Sindoor followed that horror, yet they’re going ahead like nothing happened," she said, her voice filled with frustration.
Asavari didn’t hold back on the cricketers either. She questioned their patriotism and empathy, pointing out the human cost of the attack. "These players don’t seem to care about the lives lost in the Pahalgam attack. I read somewhere that money decides your patriotism—is that true? Do you feel nothing for families like ours who’ve lost loved ones? Some cricketers said they don’t want to play, but for those who do, remember: you’re heroes because you represent India. Are you really? You’re facing a team from a country with blood on its hands. Think about that," she added emotionally.
The anger isn’t just from Asavari. Other victims’ families have echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the government and BCCI for allowing the India-Pakistan cricket match amid ongoing tensions. They argue it undermines the sacrifices made, including the bold Operation Sindoor retaliation.
Sawan Parmar, who lost his father and 16-year-old brother in the brutal attack, expressed his heartbreak to . "When we heard about this India vs Pakistan Asia Cup game, it hit us hard. We shouldn’t have any ties with Pakistan. If you insist on playing, give me back my brother—he was riddled with bullets. Now, Operation Sindoor feels pointless," he said, his words capturing the raw grief of the Pahalgam terror victims.
As the Asia Cup 2025 heats up, this controversy highlights the clash between sports and national security. Families from the Pahalgam attack continue to demand respect for their loss, questioning if cricket glory should come at such a cost. The Indian team steps into this charged Group A fixture tonight, but the echoes of pain from back home linger loud.
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