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A year since Pahalgam attack: Shubham Dwivedi's widow Aishanya says ‘Not afraid to name Pakistan spreader of terrorism’
One year after the Pahalgam attack, Shubham Dwivedi's widow Aishanya speaks to HT City, saying she is not afraid to name Pakistan as a spreader of terrorism. The piece outlines her coping efforts, memory projects, and plans to travel again.
Why It Matters
The interview highlights the personal impact of terrorism and how survivors respond, including memory-driven initiatives and a stance against silence on perpetrators.
Timeline
3 Events
Planned first post-attack trip
May 2026
Aishanya indicates that her first post-attack trip might be in May 2026, with her sister pushing her to travel again.
HT City interview: Aishanya discusses coping and memory projects
April 21, 2026
In a heartfelt chat with HT City, Aishanya says she is not afraid to name Pakistan as a spreader of terrorism. She describes ongoing coping efforts, including memory projects such as blood donation camps on Shubham's birthday and distributing books and notebooks in rural areas. She notes that the pain persists, travel remains difficult, and she is contemplating a first post-attack trip in May, with her sister encouraging her.
Pahalgam attack and death of Shubham Dwivedi
April 22, 2025
The Pahalgam attack occurred on April 22, 2025. Shubham Dwivedi, a Kanpur businessman visiting the Valley for a family holiday, was killed. He was expected to return the next day. His wife Aishanya was nearby when he was shot, and the attack profoundly changed their lives.