Overview

• The April 22 terror attack at Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow killed 26 tourists, marking one of the deadliest civilian attacks in the region in recent years.
• Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar were flying from Srinagar to Delhi during the attack and were unaware of the full extent of the tragedy until later that day.
• After landing, Ibrahim posted a safety update on social media, which also mentioned an upcoming vlog, sparking criticism for perceived insensitivity.
• In a vlog released on April 27, Ibrahim explained that he lacked complete information about the attack when he posted and denied any intent to promote his vlog.
• Ibrahim questioned why he and his wife were targeted when other public figures and creators continued promotions, calling out the double standards in the backlash.