Pahalgam Terror Attack: When Academic Knowledge Saved Debashis Bhattacharjee and His Family, Chilling Ordeal is an Eye Opener

In the midst of the horrifying terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, a remarkable tale of survival has emerged. Debashis Bhattacharjee, a professor from Silchar, Assam, managed to save himself and his entire family from the clutches of armed terrorists—thanks to his quick thinking and academic insight. 

Debashis Bhattacharjee & his family hailing from Assam's Silchar got themselves rescued from the gun point of those terr0ri$ts at #PahalgamTerrorAttack!
Mr. Debashis being a professor had the knowledge of Kalema so he read it out & ran towards a hideout saving the entire family!… pic.twitter.com/lCCTdrI7sU

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When Academic Knowledge Saved Debashis Bhattacharjee and His Family, Chilling Ordeal is an Eye Opener

According to reports, the terrorists were allegedly identifying people based on religion before attacking. When confronted at gunpoint, Mr. Bhattacharjee reportedly recited the Kalema, an Islamic declaration of faith, which confused the assailants momentarily and gave the family the critical seconds they needed to escape. They dashed towards a nearby hideout, narrowly avoiding what could have been a tragic end.

Assam Family Narrowly Escapes Death as Professor Uses Presence of Mind to Outsmart Terrorists

The incident has shaken the Bhattacharjee family, but they are now safe. Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has personally taken note of their ordeal and is making arrangements for their safe return home. “Their survival is a miracle and a reminder of the unpredictable dangers our citizens face in conflict-prone zones,” a state official said.

The story has gone viral on social media, with many praising Mr. Bhattacharjee’s composure under pressure. In the wake of the attack, calls for heightened tourist security and deeper investigations into militant activity in the region have intensified.