A year after the tragic Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the death of Kaustubh Ganbote, his son Kunal Ganbote reflects on the profound impact of the loss. On April 22, 2022, Kaustubh was among the 26 victims of the attack during a family trip, a journey that had been filled with excitement. In the aftermath, Kunal left his job as a research consultant in Pune to manage the family’s farsan namkeen (savoury snacks) business, which his father had built into a network of 17 franchise outlets. Kunal describes the attack as a clear security lapse, noting the absence of CCTV cameras and checkpoints, which allowed the attackers to move freely. He emphasizes the need for stronger security measures to prevent future incidents and believes that while financial assistance from the government has been received, the emotional toll remains unreplaceable. The family chose to forgo a government job offer, prioritizing those in greater need, and remains committed to ensuring that no one else experiences such a devastating loss.