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Globe is Reeling from the Pahalgam Tragedy

24-04-2025

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Pahalgam Tragedy

People from all across the world and Indians in particular are continuously reeling from the shock of the horrific terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, where Yesterday 28 people were killed and 60 injured during a terrorist attack. The tragic news of this incident has left the entire nation and even the world, including Bollywood celebrities, in shock. Many celebrities condemned this attack on innocent civilians.

New Zealand’s PM Christopher Luxon is appalled by senseless, tragic deaths. "Having woken in London to news of the shocking terrorist attack in Kashmir, I’m appalled by the senseless deaths of so many. New Zealanders’ thoughts are with the people of India at this difficult time," postedNew Zealand PM on X.

The Supreme Court of India has officially condemned the Pahalgam terror attack through a press release, expressing deep concern over the incident.

Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Govt has expressed “Condolences On Kashmir Incident”. Professor Muhammad Yunus expressed condolences and affirmed Bangladesh’s support against terrorism.

Bollywood’s veteran Indian actress Hema Malini also called out the 'dastardly' act on the tourists in Kashmir. Hema Malini took to her X (formerly Twitter) account and mentioned that Pahalgam's peaceful meadow and tourist sport was violated and spattered with the blood of tourists.

"Even young celebrating newly-weds have not been spared but targeted mercilessly and shot to death. To what end this horrible killing? What do the terrorists think have they achieved with this horror act? The nation is rising against them and the whole world is condemning this dastardly act. My heartfelt prayers go out to the innocent victims and their shocked families who have been attacked thus when on holiday. I hope the killers are not spared but are hunted brought to justice soon!"

Bollywood’s super-star, Shah Rukh Khan demands justice against the 'heinous act' in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. He has also expressed his 'sadness and anger' over the ghastly terror. The superstar wrote that he is at a loss for words to express his feelings. Calling for the nation to stand united, he demanded that those behind the atrocious act should be brought to justice.

"Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam. In times like these, one can only turn to God and say a prayer for the families that suffered and express my deepest condolences. May we as a Nation, stand united, strong and get justice against this heinous act," read SRK's tweet.

SRK's tweet came at a time when the entire country, including the film industry, is voicing their angst against the dreaded terror attack on the innocent tourists and families in the Baisaran valley of Kashmir. At least 28 people have been killed and over 60 are reported to be injured.

Among other celebrities who have condemned the attack are Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Anushka Sharma, Allu Arjun, Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, among many others.

Taking to Instagram, Priyanka wrote, "What happened in Pahalgam is reprehensible. People were there on vacations, honeymoons, celebrating with their families. Just taking in the beauty of Kashmir."

She added, "So many innocent lives were caught in a storm they never asked for. Targeted, right in front of their loved ones. This is not a tragedy we can move past from. This heinous attack should shake the conscience of humanity. This will haunt us for a long time."

Alia penned, "The news from Pahalgam is heartbreaking. Innocent lives lost. Tourists, families, people who were just...living. Seeking beauty. Seeking peace. And now there's only grief. And the unbearable weight of it (sic)."

Several cricketers have also stood beside the victims and their families. Indian cricketing ace legend, Sachin Tendulkar has posted a heartfelt message to the victims, where he shared that he was deeply shocked and saddened by the terrorist attack in Pahalgam. He also said that India stood united for the families of the victims, as he mourned the loss of lives. He also seemed justice for the victims.

No Cheerleaders were there, players to wear ‘Black Armbands’ during MI Vs SRH Match. “Shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic attacks on innocent people in Pahalgam. The affected families must be going through an unimaginable ordeal – India and the world stand united with them at this dark hour, as we mourn the loss of lives and pray for justice," Sachin wrote.

Also, in a heartfelt message, BCCI secretary Devajeet Saikia said that he was deeply shocked and anguished at the loss of lives in the Pahalgam terror attack. He condemned the cowardly act of the terrorists. "The cricketing community is deeply shocked and anguished by the tragic loss of innocent lives in the gruesome terror attack at Pahalgam yesterday. On behalf of the BCCI, while condemning this ghastly and cowardly act with strongest possible words, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the departed souls. In sharing their pain and grief, we stand hand in hand at this hour of tragedy."

Similarly, people from each and every sector have strongly condemned the terrorist attack on civilians. They are making hard-hitting note on social media, extending prayers for those who lost their lives. People are now hoping that the terrorists would soon be hunted and brought to justice. Terrorism should not have any place in a civilized world and such dastardly acts ought to be severely unacceptable.

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