Overview

• Shoaib Ibrahim and Dipika Kakar were in Kashmir hours before the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 and injured over 20.
• Shoaib's social media post confirming their safety and announcing an upcoming vlog drew criticism for being perceived as insensitive.
• In a response video on April 27, Shoaib explained that in-flight network restrictions delayed their awareness of the attack's severity.
• He stated that initial reports only mentioned minor injuries, prompting his decision to inform fans of their safety through the post.
• Shoaib questioned why he and Dipika were targeted when other celebrities continued promotions, highlighting a perceived double standard.