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Pune Appoints Pahalgam Attack Victim's Daughter to PMC Officer Post

The Pune Municipal Corporation has appointed Asawari Jagdale, whose father was killed in the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack, to a Class II administrative officer post. The appointment comes nearly a year after the attack and follows her public appeals over her family's worsening financial condition. It honors an assurance given by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, who later instructed the PMC to fast-track the process. Separately, the NIA is seeking judicial assistance from China to trace a GoPro camera linked to the attack's planning.

Key Points: Pahalgam Victim's Daughter Appointed PMC Officer After Year

  • Appointment fulfills government job promise
  • Follows public plea over financial struggles
  • Deputy CM Shinde fast-tracked the process
  • NIA seeks China's help in terror attack probe
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Pune: After months of waiting, Pahalgam attack victim's daughter appointed in PMC as Class II officer

Pune Municipal Corporation appoints Asawari Jagdale, daughter of terror attack victim Santosh Jagdale, to a Class II administrative post, fulfilling a state government promise.

"job would provide much-needed financial stability to her family - Asawari Jagdale"

Pune, March 19

The Pune Municipal Corporation on Wednesday appointed Asawari Jagdale to a Class II administrative post, nearly a year after her father's demise in the Pahalgam terror attack. Asawari Jagdale's new job after her father's death will provide a major relief to her family.

Jagdale, whose father Santosh Jagdale was killed in the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, assumed charge as an Administrative Officer on Wednesday after receiving her appointment letter from civic authorities.

Speaking to ANI, she said that she was invited for a meeting by the municipal commissioner, where she was handed the letter and asked to join duty immediately.

She added that "remaining formalities, including medical fitness and police verification, will be completed shortly."

Jagdale expressed satisfaction over the development, stating that the appointment honours the assurance extended by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde.

Santosh Jagdale, a resident of Kothrud in Pune, was among 26 people who lost their lives when terrorists targeted civilians at Baisaran meadow last year in April.

In the aftermath of the incident, the Government of Maharashtra had announced financial compensation of Rs 50 lakh for affected families and committed to providing government jobs to eligible kin. However, delays in implementation had led Jagdale to publicly voice concerns over her family's worsening financial condition.

Following this, Deputy Chief Minister Shinde instructed the PMC administration to fast-track her appointment.

Reacting to her joining, Jagdale said the "job would provide much-needed financial stability to her family, which had been struggling since her father's demise."

Meanwhile, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has sought China's judicial assistance to trace a GoPro Hero 12 Black camera linked to the April 22, 2025, Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 tourists.

The camera is considered crucial in establishing pre-attack reconnaissance, movement patterns and operational preparations of the terror module in the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22, as it was supplied to China-based AE Group International Limited more than a year before the deadly terror attack.

The camera was activated on January 30, 2024 at Dongguan--an industrial metropolis in China, and is among various material objects and electronic devices found and examined by the investigators connected with conspiracy and execution of terrorist attack which left 26 tourists dead, including a Nepali citizen, when terrorists started gunfire around 2 pm on April 22, 2025 in Baisaran picturesque meadow which is located around five kilometres from Pahalgam town in Kashmir's Anantnag district.

- ANI

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Rohit P
This is a relief, but why does it take so long? Our governments make big announcements after tragedies but the actual help reaches families after they've suffered immensely. The system needs to be more compassionate and efficient.
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Aman W
Good to see the Deputy CM intervened. Sometimes bureaucracy needs a push from the top. Wishing Asawari all the best in her new role. May her father's sacrifice be honoured through her service.
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Sarah B
The part about the camera being traced to China is concerning. Hope the NIA investigation gets full cooperation internationally. We must get to the bottom of these attacks and hold everyone involved accountable.
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Vikram M
A Class II officer post is a respectable job. It will provide the stability the family needs. But let's not forget the other 25 families. I hope all of them have received the support promised.
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Karthik V
While I'm happy for her appointment, I have a respectful criticism. Shouldn't such appointments be based on merit through a proper process? A compassionate appointment is one thing, but ensuring the candidate is qualified for the role is important for good governance too.

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