Pahalgam Terror Attack: When words look insufficient but are needed!

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On April 22 at Baisaran, called “mini-Switzerland” near Pahalgam, 24 Hindu tourists, 1 Christian and a local Kashmiri Muslim were shot in cold blood.

Film denizens expressed outrage and shock at the senseless carnage. Anupam Kher led the industry by stating, “Hindus have been killed one after the other. I do feel sad and there is no limit to my anger and rage. Sometimes words are incomplete and meaningless because what you are feeling is too much. I would request…the entire government to teach these terrorists a lesson that they will not be able to do such a thing for the next seven lives…Words are impotent today!”

Contrary to perception among a few, even the three Khans expressed strong views.

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Salman Khan tweeted, “Kashmir, heaven on planet earth turning into hell. Innocent people being targeted, my heart goes out to their families. Ek bhi innocent ko marna puri kainath ko marne ke barabar hai (Killing a single innocent is like killing the universe)!”

Said Shah Rukh Khan, “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.”

Said Aamir Khan to Bollywood Hungama, “I was reading reports about what happened at Pahalgam in Kashmir. I have been badly affected by the senseless killing of innocents. I was in no state to go (to the preview of Andaz Apna Apna, his cult film’s re-release). I will see it sometime later this week.”

Sidharth Malhotra reiterated his full faith in the armed forces and that they would do the needful and ensure justice and said that his prayers were with the families of the innocent victims.

Ajay Devgn said that has happened was “heartbreaking and purely evil”. Sunny Deol declared, “People need to look within themselves. I stand with the affected families in this hour of grief.”

“Can’t believe in the pain of the family members who lost their loved ones in the absolutely inhumane act of terrorism,” was Vicky Kaushal’s statement’s core.

On her Instagram stories, angry actor and Member of Parliament Kangana Ranaut, termed the attackers “impotent.” Battles are fought on the field, but the attackers chose to target unarmed civilians. “They open fire at civilians who had nothing on them to defend them, every war in the history has been fought in the battlefield only, since these napusanks (impotent) have got weapons they are shooting unarmed innocent people, how to fight with these cowards, who want to fight only outside of the battlefield.”

Said Anushka Sharma, “My heart aches for the victims and families. There is no justification for such violence.” Kareena Kapoor Khan was “beyond heartbroken for the victims and their families. Praying for the lives lost.”

In a moving and fairly long tribute on Instagram, Alia Bhatt also said, “Innocent lives lost. Tourists, families who were just…living. Seeking beauty. Seeking peace. And now there’s only grief…May those souls rest in peace. And may those left behind find strength somehow – though I don’t know how we begin to even ask that of them.”

Priyanka Chopra Jonas was very voluble and expressed on Instagram: “What happened in Pahalgam is reprehensible. People were there on vacations, honeymoons, celebrating with their families. Just taking in the beauty of Kashmir. 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. To those grieving, displaced, mourning, and living in fear, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so deeply anguished by this.”

Ranveer Singh shared a short note with a a free bird and a broken heart emoji, stating in brief, “Prayers For Pahalgam.”

Hrithik Roshan wrote, “Deeply disturbed, disgusted and heartbroken with the cowardly act of Terrorism that took place in Pahalgam. My condolences to the families of the departed souls, may they rest in peace. Prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. May justice and the spirit of humanity prevail.”

Other celebrities, including South stars like Allu Arjun, Mammootty and others across the spectrum also expressed anguish and strong statements.

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