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, 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.
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."
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."
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."
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
Shocking, reprehensible, condemnable...Deeply disturbed by the news of attack on the CRPF convoy. The perpetrators of this dastardly attack are not the friends of the people of Kashmir. Everyone must stand together with the bereaved families! #Pulwama
— Umar Khalid (@UmarKhalidJNU) February 14, 2019
Just learnt of the horrific and cowardly terror attack in Pulwama. Disgusted and saddened.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) February 14, 2019
United in grief with families of the CRPF jawans who lost their lives. My deepest condolences to them.
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
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
Will there be no let to these heinous attacks?These mindless killings.this utter disregard for human lives?Extremely shocking news coming from Pulwama.I strongly condemn the worst terror attack on CRPF convoy and stand united with the grieving families
— Azmi Shabana (@AzmiShabana) February 14, 2019
Wht a dastardly,cowardly attack on our CRPF convoy! It is only savage beasts who have no respect for human lives who can kill so mercilessly!My heart goes out to those martyrs who’ve lost their lives-those young men who’ve been so thoughtlessly massacred! RIP dear sons of India🙏
— Hema Malini (@dreamgirlhema) February 14, 2019
Saddened to hear the cowardly Attack on our brave soldiers.
— DILJIT DOSANJH (@diljitdosanjh) February 14, 2019
Prayers to the families of the brave #CRPF personnel who have sacrificed their lives at #Pulwama today.
Salute all our martyred brave hearts. 🙏
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
Saddened to hear about the attack on CRPF men in Kashmir. This loss of lives is not going to achieve anything. It doesn't help the Kashmir cause. The only resolution of the issue can be political. Saddened to know about this huge loss of lives. Condolences to the families.
— Shehla Rashid شہلا رشید (@Shehla_Rashid) February 14, 2019
Pained by the cowardly attack on the CRPF convoy. India has lost 36 brave men, in a way that leaves me fuming. We cannot let their sacrifices go in vain. My thoughts and prayers with their families 🙏 Jai Hind. #Pulwama #KashmirTerrorAttack
— Suniel Shetty (@SunielVShetty) February 14, 2019
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
Really pained to hear about the attack on our #CRPF men who have been martyred in the attack in J&K. I pray the coward attackers are taught a lesson at the earliest.
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) February 14, 2019
Enough is enough. Horrific attach on #CRPFConvoy in Pulwama is an act of cowardice. I strongly condemn the attach and pray for the brave martyrs soldiers and their bereaved families. #JammuAndKashmir #CRPFattack @crpfindia
— Mary Kom (@MangteC) February 14, 2019
Just landed to hear the most tragic and sad news of the cowardly attack on our CRPF Jawans.
— Vivek Agnihotri (@vivekagnihotri) February 14, 2019
Sad. Sad. So so sad.
My prayers with their families. Let’s not outrage and provoke. It’s time to stay composed and think calmly.
Shocked at the dastardly #Pulwama attack on #CRPF men. My heart goes out to the families of those killed. Praying for them & those injured in the attack. Let’s join hands in dealing with the militant groups active in #Kashmir with an iron hand.
— Capt.Amarinder Singh (@capt_amarinder) February 14, 2019
#Pulwama terror attack: List of CRPF personnel who were in the vehicle
— The Indian Express (@IndianExpress) February 14, 2019
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— Bhole Vishwakarma (@Bholenath) February 14, 2019
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Filmmaker Karan Johar tweeted: "My deepest thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the Pulwama attacks and their families."
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."
"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.
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."
Here's how some of the other celebrities reacted:
Arjun Kapoor: "Saddened and shocked to hear the cowardly attack on our CRPF Jawans in Pulwama. My heart goes out to their families."
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."
Gul Panag: "Gut wrenching images coming out of Pulwama. We need to hunt down those responsible. And make sure there's fitting retribution. My deepest condolences to the families of the soldiers who lost their lives in this dastardly act."
Riteish Deshmukh: "Absolutely tragic news coming from Pulwama - Condolences to the families of the martyrs and prayers for the injured jawans. Cowards are at it again. Absolutely deplorable."
Diana Penty: "Terribly saddened to hear the news of the Pulwama attack. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families."