Valentine’s Day is never going to be the day that symbolizes love for the family of those thirty martyrs who has lost their lives in the attacks of Pulwama on Thursday. No extent of recompense or commiseration will ever fill the void left by the departed. There are people with their blood sweltering at this news and army men who have avowed reprisal already in their minds.
In one of the noxious terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir’s three decades of militancy, a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber stricken an explosives-laden vehicle into a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bus in Pulwama district, killing at least 37 personnel and leaving many disparagingly wounded.
Meanwhile, Bollywood celebrities such as Akshay Kumar, Ranveer Singh, Priyanka Chopra and others also expressed shock over the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama that killed over 40 CRPF personnel.
Actors Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan also took to Twitter to share condolences, ‘Heartfelt condolences to the families of our valiant jawans. May the souls of our countrymen who laid their lives down for us rest in peace.’
Heartfelt condolences to the families of our valiant jawans. May the souls of our countrymen who laid their lives down for us rest in peace. #Pulwama
— Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk) February 15, 2019
I am heartbroken to read about the terrorist attack on our CRPF Jawans in Pulwama. It’s so tragic. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the Jawans who have lost their lives.
— Aamir Khan (@aamir_khan) February 15, 2019
Actress Alia Bhatt took to Twitter to share her views: ‘The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured.’
The Pulwama attack is despicable. My heartfelt condolences to the families of the martyrs. I pray for the recovery of the injured.
— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) February 14, 2019
Akshay Kumar said the incident should not 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 said in a tweet.
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
‘My heart goes out for the jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families… #YouStandForIndia,’ wrote Salman Khan.
My heart goes out for the Jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families… #YouStandForIndia
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) February 14, 2019
Ranveer Singh said he was disgusted by the ‘cowardly terror attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama.’
‘My sincere condolences to the families of our brave jawans. Saddened. Angry,’ he said in a tweet.’
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
Actress Priyanka Chopra said, ‘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.’
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
Here’s how some of the other celebrities reacted:
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
Shameful! Tragic & shocking. Jaish-e-Mohammed has brazenly & shamelessly claimed responsibility. These monsters have no soul, no humanity. Pure evil! Why does this terrorist group have safe haven in #Pakistan ? @ImranKhanPTI RIP our brave soldiers, strength to bereaved families. https://t.co/p3vteVL23K
— Swara Bhasker (@ReallySwara) February 14, 2019
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.— Gul Panag (@GulPanag) February 14, 2019
I have a special relation with CRPF. I have written Their anthem Before putting the pen to paper I met a number of CRPF officers n what ever I learned my respect admiration and love for these braves increased by many a fold Today I share the grief of the dear ones of the martyrs
— Javed Akhtar (@Javedakhtarjadu) February 14, 2019
8 men martyred in Kashmir. Jaish proudly claims responsibility. Cowards! What a travesty ! Peace is the need of the hour, the people will see through this desperate and cowardly violence ! Condolences to family! Very sad.
— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) February 14, 2019
Not just Bollywood, several celebrities from the South Indian film industries have also shared messages on social media to pass on their condolences to the families of the martyrs. From Mahesh Babu and Suriya Sivakumar to Kajal Aggarwal and R Madhavan – here’s what these artises have to say about the tragedy.
- Extremely saddened to hear of the terror attack in Pulwama. My deepest condolence, strength and courage to the families of #CRPFJawans #RIPBraveHearts — Mahesh Babu (@urstrulyMahesh)
- Deeply Saddened and heartbroken to know about the cowardly attack on #CRPFJawans convoy in #Pulwama. My heartfelt condolences to their families who have lost a son, brother, husband or a father for us. — Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl)
- Shocked and saddened by the #Pulwama attack. May God give strength to the grieving families — Mohanlal (@Mohanlal)
- Heartfelt Condolences to all the families of 42 CRPF Men who lost their lives at Pulwama. Every soldier’s sacrifice will be remembered and honoured deep in our hearts. A very very sad day. #PulwamaAttack — Allu Arjun (@alluarjun)
In conclusion, instant violence and reprisal is needed to rebuke the sinners and remind the terrorists that we are no longer going to oversee the lost lives of our martyrs but in the long run humankind will have to rise to a point where non-violence will be a realistic sensible choice between nations and groups with difference in creeds.
