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| It is the photograph that has come to define the horrors of the terror attacks in Brussels. A woman looking around her in fear, moments after a bomb ripped through Zaventem airport in the Belgian capital. Blood trickles down her dusty face, her yellow blazer and dark trousers are shredded from the force of the blast, and her shoeless foot hangs injured off the side of the chair on which she’s slumped. | It is the photograph that has come to define the horrors of the terror attacks in Brussels. A woman looking around her in fear, moments after a bomb ripped through Zaventem airport in the Belgian capital. Blood trickles down her dusty face, her yellow blazer and dark trousers are shredded from the force of the blast, and her shoeless foot hangs injured off the side of the chair on which she’s slumped. |
| The woman has since been identified as Indian air stewardess Nidhi Chaphekar, a mother of two from Mumbai who arrived at the terminal ahead of meeting her colleagues for a flight to Newark in the United States. Chaphekar was at the check-in in the departures area when the explosions occurred, bringing down the ceiling of the building and killing 11 people, with dozens more wounded. | The woman has since been identified as Indian air stewardess Nidhi Chaphekar, a mother of two from Mumbai who arrived at the terminal ahead of meeting her colleagues for a flight to Newark in the United States. Chaphekar was at the check-in in the departures area when the explosions occurred, bringing down the ceiling of the building and killing 11 people, with dozens more wounded. |
| In a statement given to the Sun, Indian airline Jet Airways said Chaphekar was one of two Indian cabin crew members flying with the airline, where she has been employed for the past 15 years. On its Twitter feed on Wednesday, her employer confirmed she and another Jet employee were “recovering well” in hospital. | In a statement given to the Sun, Indian airline Jet Airways said Chaphekar was one of two Indian cabin crew members flying with the airline, where she has been employed for the past 15 years. On its Twitter feed on Wednesday, her employer confirmed she and another Jet employee were “recovering well” in hospital. |
| Based on latest updates from #Brussels, our colleagues Nidhi and Amit are recovering well. We look forward to welcome them home soon. | Based on latest updates from #Brussels, our colleagues Nidhi and Amit are recovering well. We look forward to welcome them home soon. |
| The haunting photograph of Chaphekar, shot by Ketevan Kardava, a special correspondent for the Georgian Public Broadcaster network, began trending on social media under the hashtag #PrayForNidhi. It was also published on the front page of several newspapers including the Guardian and the New York Times. | The haunting photograph of Chaphekar, shot by Ketevan Kardava, a special correspondent for the Georgian Public Broadcaster network, began trending on social media under the hashtag #PrayForNidhi. It was also published on the front page of several newspapers including the Guardian and the New York Times. |
| Kardava said she was on her way to Geneva to report on talks between Russia and Georgia when the first of the attacks took place. She told Time magazine that “doors and windows were flying” after the blast. “Everything was dust and smoke. Around me there were dozens of people without legs, lying in blood. I couldn’t believe I still had my legs. I was in a state of shock.” | Kardava said she was on her way to Geneva to report on talks between Russia and Georgia when the first of the attacks took place. She told Time magazine that “doors and windows were flying” after the blast. “Everything was dust and smoke. Around me there were dozens of people without legs, lying in blood. I couldn’t believe I still had my legs. I was in a state of shock.” |
| Following the second explosion, Kardava fought her urge to run to a safe place. “I also wanted to take pictures. As a journalist, it was my duty to take these photos and show the world what was going on. I knew I was the only one at this spot.” | Following the second explosion, Kardava fought her urge to run to a safe place. “I also wanted to take pictures. As a journalist, it was my duty to take these photos and show the world what was going on. I knew I was the only one at this spot.” |
| The photograph of the then anonymous woman in yellow was her first shot. “She was in shock, speechless,” Kardava said. “There was no crying, no shooting. She was only looking around with fear.” | The photograph of the then anonymous woman in yellow was her first shot. “She was in shock, speechless,” Kardava said. “There was no crying, no shooting. She was only looking around with fear.” |
| Jet Airways said: “She [Chaphekar] was waiting to board a flight from Brussels to Newark at 10.15am local time.” In a statement to the Guardian, it added: “Jet Airways crew who were injured in the event at Brussels airport yesterday are safe in hospitals. | |
| “Our staff in Brussels is co-ordinating with the local authorities and hospitals to ensure that all the required medical care is provided to them. We have made arrangements for family members of the injured crew to travel to Brussels.” | |
| Chaphekar’s family told the Times of India the wait for information about her wellbeing had been torturous. Her husband, Rupesh, said: “For the whole day we did not have any information. All they told us was she is safe.” | Chaphekar’s family told the Times of India the wait for information about her wellbeing had been torturous. Her husband, Rupesh, said: “For the whole day we did not have any information. All they told us was she is safe.” |
| A male colleague of Chaphekar, Amit Motwani, was also reported to have suffered eye injuries but was said to have checked in as “safe” on Facebook. | A male colleague of Chaphekar, Amit Motwani, was also reported to have suffered eye injuries but was said to have checked in as “safe” on Facebook. |
| Rahul Taneja, chief people officer of Jet Airways, tweeted: “Proud of our brave hearts Nidhi and Amit who held onto their nerves in time of crisis. Jet Airways salutes their grit and determination.” | Rahul Taneja, chief people officer of Jet Airways, tweeted: “Proud of our brave hearts Nidhi and Amit who held onto their nerves in time of crisis. Jet Airways salutes their grit and determination.” |
| Proud of our Brave hearts Nidhi & Amit who held on to their nerves in time of crisis. @jetairways salutes their grit & determination | Proud of our Brave hearts Nidhi & Amit who held on to their nerves in time of crisis. @jetairways salutes their grit & determination |