Girish Vishwakarma is a renowned musician and dholak player who frequently performs in popular reality shows like ‘Indian Idol.’ He has also collaborated with star singers like Udit Narayan, Kumar Sanu, and Sonu Nigam in their orchestra teams. However, he recently found himself stranded in Israel amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. He shared his harrowing experience, describing it as a nightmare filled with bomb sounds and rocket fire. Fortunately, Girish has safely returned to India.
Speaking to ANI, Girish stated, “We were a team of 10 people… We woke up to the sound of a massive explosion at 6:30 a.m. The hotel’s siren was blaring. The hotel staff instructed us to head to the basement, which had bunkers. We sought shelter inside the bunker but could still hear the terrifying sounds of missiles and explosions. Later, we came out into the lobby and witnessed rockets in the air. It was a heart-wrenching scene…”
He continued, “I’m grateful to the organizers; it’s thanks to their bravery that we managed to escape from there… While en route to the airport, we saw burnt vehicles, road craters, and a significant police presence. All 10 of us returned home safely.”
The conflict between Israel and Hamas, which began on October 7, has resulted in at least 900 Israelis killed and over 2,616 people injured due to a brutal ‘surprise attack’ by Hamas.
In response, the Israeli government has declared war against the terrorist organization Hamas and pledged to eliminate it. Gaza Strip is now in a state of severe conflict, and world leaders have called for peace.
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