The film fraternity condemned the dastardly terror attack in which 43 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) troopers were killed in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday, terming it a “cowardly” act.
In the worst-ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since militancy erupted in 1989, a suicide bomber on Thursday rammed his SUV packed with explosives into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Pulwama district, killing at least 43 troopers and leaving the security established stunned.
Filmstars like Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh Anupam Kher and Abhishek Bachchan took to the social media to send their prayers to the martyrs and their families.
Akshay said the incident can’t be “forgotten.” “Numb beyond belief at the dastardly terror attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama. May God give peace to their souls, and strength to their grieving families. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery. We can’t let this be forgotten,” he tweeted.
Numb beyond belief at the dastardly terror attack on #CRPF soldiers in #Pulwama. May God give peace to their souls, and strength to their grieving families. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery. We can’t let this be forgotten.
— Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) February 14, 2019
Ranveer Singh wrote:Disgusted at the cowardly terror attack on the #CRPF soldiers in #Pulwama – my sincere condolences to the families of our brave jawans. Saddened. Angry
Disgusted at the cowardly terror attack on the #CRPF soldiers in #Pulwama – my sincere condolences to the families of our brave jawans. Saddened. Angry.
— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial) February 14, 2019
Priyanka wrote: “Absolutely shocked by the attack. Hate is never the answer! Strength to the families of the martyred jawans and the CRPF soldiers injured in the attack.”
Absolutely shocked by the attack in #Pulwama…Hate is NEVER the answer!!! Strength to the families of the martyred jawans and the CRPF soldiers injured in the attack.
— PRIYANKA (@priyankachopra) February 14, 2019
Anushka Sharma:
It is extremely painful to read about the attack on our brave #CRPF jawans in #Pulwama. My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of our martyred soldiers.
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) February 14, 2019
Expressing shock over the “terrible” news, Abhishek said: “Today when people are celebrating love, hate raises it’s ugly head too. My thoughts and prayers for the martyrs and their families.”
Such terrible news coming from #Pulwama. Today when people are celebrating love, hate raises it’s ugly head too. My thoughts and prayers for the martyrs and their families.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) February 14, 2019
Kher said he is “deeply saddened and angry to know about the cowardly attack on the CRPF.” “My heart goes out to the members of the family who have today lost a son, a brother, a husband or a father. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Deeply Saddened and so angry to know about the cowardly attack on @crpfindia convoy in #Pulwama. My heart goes out to the members of the family who have today lost a SON, a BROTHER, a HUSBAND or a FATHER. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. ????????
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 14, 2019
Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted: “My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Pulwama attacks and their families.”
My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Pulwama attacks and their families.
— Karan Johar (@karanjohar) February 14, 2019
Actor R. Madhavan wanted “revenge” for the cowardly attack. He said: “Who are these people who are celebrating a win after this dastardly and cowardly attack…is just condemning this enough…wipe out not just their smiles but their faces…show us our revenge, instill dismay and dread with the retaliation.”
#Pulwama Who are these people who are celebrating a win after this dastardly and cowardly attack..is just condemning this enough..wipe out not just their smiles but their faces.. show us our revenge, instill dismay and dread with the retaliation.????????
— Ranganathan Madhavan (@ActorMadhavan) February 14, 2019
“Uri: The Surgical Strike” actor Vicky Kaushal said he is “shocked to hear the news.” “My heart goes out to the families of the brave CRPF soldiers we lost today and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured,” he said.
Deeply saddened and shocked to hear the news of the terror attack in #Pulwama . My heart goes out to the families of the brave CRPF soldiers we lost today and praying for the speedy recovery of those injured. ????
— Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) February 14, 2019
Actress Swara Bhasker slammed the responsible terrorist group and called them “monsters” and “evils.” She wrote: “Shameful, tragic and shocking. Jaish-e-Mohammed has brazenly and shamelessly claimed responsibility. These monsters have no soul, no humanity. Pure evil. Why does this terrorist group have safe haven in Pakistan? Imran Khan? R.I.P. our brave soldiers, strength to the bereaved families.”
What a dark dark day.. Can’t stop thinking of the mindless violence, evil hate & sinister politics that has killed 40 working class bravehearts today.. Thinking of their bereaved families. May they find the strength to deal with this cruel tragedy. Prayers. #PulawamaTerrorAttack https://t.co/CAvjFIL2jt
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 14, 2019
Here’s how some of the other celebrities reacted:
Sonam Kapoor:
#PulawamaTerrorAttack this is just an act by the worst kind of disgusting cowards. All my compassion and prayers for the souls lost and the loved ones affected. No words .
— Zoya Singh Solanki (@sonamakapoor) February 14, 2019
Varun Dhawan:
The #PulwamaTerrorAttack is a cowardly attack on our soldiers. Heart goes out to our heroes saving our country who have to face an enemy who will hide and attack.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) February 14, 2019
Arjun Kapoor: “Saddened and shocked to hear the cowardly attack on our CRPF Jawans in Pulwama. My heart goes out to their families.”
Saddened & Shocked to hear of the cowardly attack on our #CRPFJawans in #Pulwama my heart goes out to their families…
— Arjun Kapoor (@arjunk26) February 14, 2019
Mohit Chauhan: “Very sad to hear about the Pulwama terrorist strike. R.I.P. the departed souls and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured jawans.”
Very sad to hear about the Pulwama terrorist strike..till now they say 39 of our brave CRPF jawans have been martyred and many are injured..RIP the departed souls and I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured jawans.
— Mohit Chauhan (@_MohitChauhan) February 14, 2019
Diana Penty: “Terribly saddened to hear the news of the Pulwama attack. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”
Terribly saddened to hear the news of the #Pulwama attack. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.
— Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) February 14, 2019
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