"Sarkar Toh Gayi Hui Hai": Child questions Govt after losing father in Pahalgam terror attack
Surat: In a heartbreaking moment that has stirred the conscience of many across the country, a young boy from Surat, Gujarat, has emerged as an unlikely voice of reason and courage after losing his father in the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
The boy, Naksh Kalthia, son of Shailesh Kalthia from the Varachha area of Surat, not only shared his trauma but also questioned the glaring security lapses in the region—something much of the mainstream media has shied away from doing.
A video clip from ANI, now widely circulated on social media, shows Naksh calmly recounting the horrifying experience at the so-called 'mini Switzerland' point in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where his father was killed. Yet, what stood out was not just the pain in his words, but the clarity and bravery with which he spoke, prompting netizens to call him “more sensible than elected leaders and louder than the silent media.”
When a reporter asked him if he wanted to say something to the government regarding the security failure, Naksh didn’t hold back. “Sarkar toh gayi hui hai… matlab itna bada atankwadi hamla hua, unhe kuch pata hi nahi hai,” he said, pointing out how the army base was located nearby, yet no help arrived until an hour later. "Chahta hoon ke Pahalgam ke upar army rakho," he added, demanding stronger protection in the area.
His words have gone viral, and the child has received widespread praise on social media for showing maturity and awareness beyond his years. Several users have compared his composed and straightforward questioning to the silence of political leaders and sections of the media.
One viral tweet read, “20 microphones in the face of a kid who just lost his father is more eloquent and composed than your average nagarsevak. Let that sink in.”
Another netizen wrote, “A small kid who lost his father just one day before is saying that Govt is clueless about the attack. There was no security personnel in that area. If only our media could ask such questions to the government.”
Criticism of the ruling leadership was also sharp. A user tweeted, “When will 75-year-old Narendra Modi have this bit of courage to take questions? Who will answer this kid and the ones who lost their loved ones and the nation at large?”
Naksh also mentioned how the local people rushed in after the attack and helped survivors get to safety, once again underlining the timely support of ordinary citizens over institutional response. He said the Army reached the area only after the victims had already climbed down from the spot where the shooting occurred.
Many users pointed out that while influencers and media houses chase views and amplify official narratives, it took a grieving child to highlight the very real questions of security preparedness and intelligence failure.
“This little boy who lost his father showed more sense than the entire Godi media and fake right-wing influencers,” one tweet read. “While they chase likes over lives, the child revealed that the army base was nearby, yet no help came for 40-50 minutes. Do they dare question Modi or Amit Shah now?”
Reporter: Beta, sarkar se aap kuch kehna chahenge wahan pe security lapses ko leke?
— Maria Khan (@mariakhan_11) April 24, 2025
Kid: Sarkar toh gayi hui hai… matlab itna bada atankwadi hamla hua, unhe kuch pata hi nahi hai. Idhar neeche poora army ka base hai, unhe kuch pata hi nahi chala. Chahta hoon ke Pehelgam ke upar… pic.twitter.com/FhgXIgCkIY
#WATCH | Surat, Gujarat | Shailesh Kalthia, a native of Varachha area of Surat city, was killed in the Pahalgam terror attack on 22nd April.
— ANI (@ANI) April 24, 2025
His son, Naksh Kalthia, says, "We were at the 'mini Switzerland' point in Pahalgam, J&K. We heard gunshots... We hid once we realised… pic.twitter.com/t0tKrc5dtI
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Over 350 illegal religious structures removed along Nepal border
Lucknow, May 11 (PTI): The Uttar Pradesh government on Sunday said that more than 350 unauthorised religious sites, including madrasas, mosques, mazars and Eidgahs, have been identified and subjected to sealing or demolition in recent days, an official statement issued here said.
Acting on Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath's clear directive that no religious encroachment will be tolerated, the administration in districts such as Pilibhit, Shravasti, Balrampur, Bahraich, Siddharthnagar and Maharajganj has launched a sweeping campaign, it said.
The authorities have systematically identified illegal structures and taken strict action, continuing operations even on Sunday.
The chief minister has made it clear that encroachment in the name of any religion will not be allowed and all violators, especially those running unrecognised religious institutions, will face legal consequences, the statement said.
On May 10 and 11, 104 madrasas, one mosque, five mazars and two Eidgahs built illegally on public and private land were identified in Shravasti. All were issued notices and sealed, it said.
One illegal madrasa on public land was demolished and two unrecognized madrasas on private land were sealed, the statement added.
In Bahraich, officials identified 13 madrasas, eight mosques, two mazars and one Eidgah illegally constructed on government land.
After issuing notices, five were sealed and 11 were demolished, including eight madrasas, two mosques and one mazar, the statement said.
In Siddharthnagar, the authorities identified four mosques and 18 madrasas and one more madrasa for illegal construction. Notices were issued to these structures. Five madrasas were sealed and nine were demolished. In total, action was taken against 23 illegal structures in the district, it said.
In Maharajganj’s Nautanwa tehsil, Parsamalik village, an unrecognized madrasa operating on Maktab land was shut down based on a report submitted by the District Minority Welfare Officer.
The building’s keys were handed over to the local police station in-charge. So far, 29 madrasas and five mazars constructed through encroachment on public and private land have been demolished in the district.
In past two days in Lakhimpur Kheri, two mosques, one Eidgah on public land along with eight madrasas on private land were found to be illegally constructed.
Of the 13 structures identified, one was served a notice, nine were sealed and three have been demolished so far, the statement said.
The district authorities in Pilibhit have identified an illegal mosque built on public land in Bharatpur village, covering an area of 0.0310 hectares.
According to the district magistrate, a notice has been issued to the parties involved, seeking a response within 15 days. Action against the illegal construction will be taken after the notice period ends, it said.
On Sunday, an under-construction madrasa on public land in Virpur Semra village, Tulsipur tehsil, was demolished in Balrampur. So far, 30 madrasas, 10 mazars and one Eidgah have been demolished in the district.
Ten of them were built illegally on public land, while 20 were constructed without authorization on private land, the statement said.
