Prasanna Kumar Bhat, a software engineer from Karnataka, was at Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley when terrorists unleashed horror and killed 26 people. It was the grace of God, luck, and quick thinking from his Army officer brother that saved not only him but also the lives of 35-40 others that day, Bhat wrote on X as he narrated his chilling survival story.advertisementBhat, accompanied by his wife, brother, and sister-in-law, arrived in Pahalgam around 12.30 pm on the day of the attack. He had postponed this trip to the popular tourist destination. “Little did we know the ramifications of that one decision,” he said.They embarked on a pony ride to the Baisaran Valley, admiring the scenic beauty. After enjoying tea and kawa at a cafe, they went for a stroll around 2 pm, a decision Bhat now considers “lucky” as it took them away from the main entrance.”It was a completely muddy road until the top and covered by pine trees on the hills all around. The two pony guides talked to us about the beauty and charm of Pahalgam. We entered through the main gate like everyone else and went to one of the cafe set up by the left side of the entrance. We were taken away by the majestic view and the landscape and enjoyed it with a cup of tea and kawa,” he wrote.advertisementJust 25 minutes later, the tranquillity was shattered with the sound of two gunshots, followed by a chilling silence. Bhat described the initial confusion as children continued their picnic, while adults struggled to comprehend the unfolding horror. As more gunshots erupted, Bhat and his family, along with other tourists, sought refuge behind a mobile toilet located about 400 meters from the entrance.”I’m sure this was the first time most of them heard the loud and terrifying sound of a shot fired from an AK-47. We ran to the nearest cover point behind the mobile toilet that was installed on the side, some 400 meters from the entrance. I could see two bodies lying on the ground already,” he narrated.QUICK THINKING SAVES 40 LIVESHis brother, a senior Army officer, immediately recognised the danger as a terrorist attack.”My brother knew immediately that this was a terrorist attack. Then the hellfire broke, the gunshots came in bursts, and chaos ensued. There was a cacophony of the crowd screaming out loud and running for their lives,” he added.There was little room to escape as the meadow region is fenced. This compelled people to run towards the gate where the “terrorists were already waiting, like sheep running towards the tiger,” wrote Bhat.advertisementAs a terrorist approached their hiding spot, Bhat’s brother swiftly took charge. Recognising the entry point as a death trap, he guided 35-40 tourists in the opposite direction.Exploiting a narrow opening under the fence created by a pipe, they slid through and moved downwards towards a water stream. 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Hid in a pit and escaped for survival: The way an Army officer rescued 35-40 individuals in Pahalgam.
