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Gagandeep Singh, the son of Sardar Uttam Singh Shaheed, speaks during an interview about the militant attack in Kashmir. A group of children is seated together as Gagandeep recalls the events of that day. He explains that everyone was kept inside their homes due to the situation. When asked whether he played with anyone, he responds that his father was a driver and used to come home only sometimes. Introducing himself, he says his name is Gagandeep, and that his father’s name was Sardar Uttam Singh Shaheed. He remembers that his father was listening to the radio, closely following the unfolding events. Gagandeep then describes how the army later ensured their safety and guided them to come out of their houses. Through his narration, the child shares the entire experience in his own words,
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