Shoaib Ibrahim slammed for 'tone-deaf' post promoting vlog amid Pahalgam terror attack: 'Turning tragedy into marketing'

The recent terror attack in Pahalgam has left the entire nation reeling with grief. As the tragic news broke, people across the country expressed their heartbreak and solidarity with the victims and their families. The incident, which has shaken the nation's collective conscience, has also sparked concern for television actors Dipika Kakar and Shoaib Ibrahim, who were recently vacationing in the region.

As news of the attack spread, fans quickly grew anxious, fearing for the couple¡¯s safety. Social media was flooded with messages of concern and prayers for their well-being. In response, Shoaib Ibrahim took to his Instagram account to inform followers that he and Dipika were safe as they left Kashmir hours after the attack. While his intention may have been to ease public worry, the tone of his message has drawn criticism online.

Shoaib Ibrahim reveals he and Dipika Kakar are safe

Shoaib and Dipika had been posting glimpses of their Kashmir getaway on social media, soaking in the beauty of the valley. Just two days before the tragic attack, Dipika had shared a video of herself peacefully strolling through the scenic streets of Pahalgam. Naturally, when news of the attack broke in the same area, fans were quick to worry.

On Tuesday, Shoaib took to Instagram to reassure fans about their safety. In his Instagram Story, he wrote, "Hi guys, you all have been concerned for our well-being¡­ Hum sab safe hain, theek hain. Aaj hi morning me we left Kashmir... (We all are safe; we left Kashmir this morning), and we reached Delhi safely¡­ Thank you for all the concern. New vlog coming soon."

Why is Shoaib Ibrahim being called out for his post?

A Reddit user shared a screenshot of Shoaib's Instagram story on the r/InstaCelebsGossip subreddit to call out the Bigg Boss 18 alum for his 'tone-deaf' post. The Redditor believed that to talk about a tragedy and inform people about their 'new blog' in the same post is 'insensitive' and 'mind blogging'.

The user wrote, "While people in Kashmir are grieving the loss of lives due to a recent terror attack, a celebrity thought it was the perfect time to reassure their followers that they are ¡°safe¡± because they left this morning¡ªand then casually plug their new vlog coming soon.

This level of insensitivity is mind-boggling. Instead of showing solidarity, acknowledging the gravity of the situation, or simply staying quiet, they¡¯ve turned the tragedy into a marketing moment for their content."

Agreeing with the OP (original poster), one Redditor in the comments section wrote, "He is still talking about a vlog coming soon. Is he mad or what?"

Another user mentioned, "People have died, and he put up a story saying a new vlog is coming??? Yaar, isko koi border ke uspaar dhakel do."

A third Redditor wrote, "They are so classless and inhuman they would have vlogged the attack as well for views. They gain sympathy unnecessarily, and they deserve the hate. They were crying for their BMW when the world was fighting covid. They shouted at their subscribers who were concerned about their baby who had come. They have always lied to their subscribers¡ª"Farah ke party wale vlogs nahi dikhaye, Starlet Award nahi dikhaya."

"VLOG WHAAAT!!! You've got to be kidding me, right? It's already so much pain to see such tragic videos of the attack, but YOU ARE MILKING IT FOR VIEWS/MONEY??

Guys, let's get this guy mass reported, please. We do have a valid reason now, come on. Enough is enough," one individual wrote in disbelief.

Check out more comments in the Reddit thread below:

Tone-Deaf Celebrity Post Amidst Kashmir Tragedy (Shoaib Ibrahim)
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