One of the most chilling parts of his account was the revelation that his maternal grandfather, a respected doctor in his village, had been placed on a “kill list” during the violence. Samay described how threatening letters would circulate at the time, naming individuals who were to be targeted next. “My grandfather was on the list to be killed because he was a very prominent doctor,” he shared. The news sent shockwaves through the family. “My mother fainted when that letter came saying my grandfather would be killed. My grandmother fainted too,” he added, explaining the sheer terror they experienced.