Supriya Sule, the MP from NCP-SP, has called for Asavari Jagdale to be honored with a gallantry award and a government job.
Asavari's father, Santosh Jagdale, tragically lost his life in the Pahalgam attack, where terrorists targeted innocent civilians visiting Jammu and Kashmir.
Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists at a popular meadow in Kashmir's Anantnag district. Kaustubh Ganbote and Santosh Jagdale from Pune were among six individuals from Maharashtra who fell prey to the bullets.
Ganbote, who owned a 'farsan' (snacks) business, had gone to Kashmir along with his wife and the family of Santosh Jagdale.
Asavari was lauded on social media for the courage
The family was cowering in fear inside a tent when terrorists arrived. They asked Santosh Jagdale, 54, to come out and recite an Islamic verse. When he couldn't, they shot him thrice: once in the head, then behind the ear, and then in his back.
The 26-year-old daughter of the Pune businessman, who is an HR professional, recounted to PTI the terror the family went through in the horrific attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.
Asavari was lauded on social media for the courage with which she dealt with the whole situation. During the cremation ceremony, she wore the same blood-stained clothes she had worn during the attack.
After her father fell to the ground, the gunmen turned on her uncle, who was lying next to her, and shot him several times in the back.
Supriya Sule emphasized that Asavari, being highly educated, should be given the opportunity to secure employment in government services based on her educational qualifications. Additionally, one member of the victim's family should be offered government service as well.
Sule conveyed that the people of Maharashtra stand firmly with the families affected by this tragedy and requested that Asavari Jagdale be honored for her courage. Despite the unimaginable loss, her bravery throughout the incident deserves recognition. Sule also urged that the Maharashtra government consider this request and make a positive decision.
In conclusion, while nothing can replace the loss of loved ones, the family should be given proper support, and one member should be granted employment based on their qualifications, she added.
