Diamond Harbour FC postpones victory march after Pahalgam terror attack

Diamond Harbour Football Club (DHFC), which recently made history by clinching the I-League 2 title and qualifying for the I-League, has postponed its planned victory march following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu & Kashmir. The celebratory event was scheduled for Sunday, April 27, but has now been deferred indefinitely as a gesture of mourning and respect.

The club, under the leadership of Chief Patron Abhishek Banerjee, was all set to mark its sporting milestone with public festivities and fan engagement. However, the brutal killing of 26 civilians — including tourists and pilgrims — during the Pahalgam attack compelled the leadership to shelve all celebration plans.

In a statement issued by DHFC, the club announced the indefinite postponement and expressed its solidarity with the victims and their grieving families. The decision is being widely seen as a sensitive and appropriate response in a time of national sorrow, particularly as many across India continue to reel from the shock of the attack.

Abhishek Banerjee’s swift decision has drawn praise from several quarters for its humane approach, especially at a time when sports often offer distraction. The club’s focus, for now, is on paying tribute to the lives lost and not diluting national sentiment with public celebrations.

While the Victory March has been put on hold, fans have expressed understanding and support across social media, reaffirming that certain moments call for collective silence, not celebration.