The popular television couple, Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim, have revealed that they had left Kashmir merely hours before the devastating terror attack that occurred in Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon. The news of the attack, which claimed the lives of at least 26 people, mostly tourists, sent shockwaves across the nation and prompted widespread concern for the safety of those who had recently visited the region.
Dipika and Shoaib, along with their young son Ruhaan, had been enjoying a family vacation in the picturesque valleys of Jammu and Kashmir. The couple had been actively sharing glimpses of their trip on social media, including photos and videos from Pahalgam just a couple of days prior to the tragic incident. This prompted many of their fans to express their worry for the family’s well-being as news of the terror attack broke.
Responding swiftly to the outpouring of concern, Shoaib Ibrahim took to his Instagram Story to assure their followers that they were safe. In his message, he stated that they had left Kashmir in the morning on the same day as the attack and had reached Delhi safely. He also extended his gratitude to everyone who had inquired about their well-being. “Hi guys, U all have been concerned for our well-being. Hum sab safe hain theek hain, aaj hi morning me we left Kashmir (We all are safe, we left Kashmir this morning), and we reached Delhi safely. Thank you for all the concern,” his post read. He also mentioned that a new vlog from their trip would be coming soon.
While fans expressed immense relief upon learning about the family’s safety, some social media users found the mention of a “new vlog coming soon” to be insensitive given the tragic circumstances. Comments on various platforms labeled the timing as “tone-deaf” and “shameless,” accusing the couple of prioritizing their content creation over expressing empathy for the victims and their families.
The terror attack in Pahalgam, which is being described as one of the deadliest in the region in recent years, involved terrorists opening fire on tourists in the Baisaran meadow, a popular spot often referred to as ‘mini Switzerland’. The attack resulted in numerous fatalities and injuries, leaving the nation in mourning and prompting strong condemnation from various quarters, including other celebrities who expressed their grief and demanded strict action against those responsible.
Despite the unfortunate timing of their vlog announcement, the primary concern of Dipika and Shoaib’s fans was undoubtedly their safety, and the couple’s prompt update brought much-needed relief amidst the distressing news from Kashmir.
