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Hina Khan, deeply disturbed by the news, wrote, “Pahalgam Why why why.”
Arjun Bijlani, Aly Goni and others also condemned the attack. (Photo Credits: X)
On Tuesday, April 22, a tragic incident unfolded in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, turning what was intended to be a peaceful day for tourists into a horrific ordeal. Terrorists opened fire in the afternoon at Baisaran, resulting in the deaths of at least 26 individuals, the majority of whom were visitors from other states. Among the victims were two foreigners and two locals, according to official reports. The attack has deeply shocked the nation, sparking widespread grief and calls for decisive action against those responsible for this brutal act. Many celebrities have expressed their condolences to the grieving families and voiced their concerns over the violence.
Hina Khan, deeply disturbed by the news, shared her heartbreak on Instagram Stories with a broken heart emoji and wrote, “Pahalgam Why why why.”
Aly Goni condemned the violence as senseless. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote: “I’m enraged by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam today. This senseless violence against innocent lives contradicts the peace Islam teaches. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must unite against such evil.”
I’m Heartbroken 💔 and enraged by the horrific terror attack in Pahalgam today. This senseless violence against innocent lives contradicts the peace Islam teaches. My prayers are with the victims and their families. We must unite against such evil.— Aly Goni (@AlyGoni) April 22, 2025
Actor Arjun Bijlani condemned the attack and questioned why such a peaceful place had to face this horror.
“I strongly condemn the recent attacks in Kashmir. Wishing a swift recovery to the injured and extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Why turn a place we call heaven on earth into hell ..! #Pahalgam,” he wrote on X.
I strongly condemn the recent attacks in Kashmir. Wishing a swift recovery to the injured and extending heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. Why turn a place we call heaven on earth into hell ..! #Pahalgam— Arjun Bijlani (@Thearjunbijlani) April 22, 2025
Comedian Munawar Faruqui took a strong stand and demanded punishment for those responsible. On Instagram Stories, he wrote, “Find them Hang them!!!”
Gurmeet Choudhary spoke about how tragic it was for a peaceful place like Pahalgam to see such violence. “Heartbreaking. Tourists targeted at a place meant for peace and beauty. Prayers for the victims,” the actor posted.
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Singer Rahul Vaidya shared a personal connection to the location by posting a photo with his wife Disha Parmar from the same spot. He wrote, “This is the same place where the tourists were shot, it could’ve been us! Prayers for the killed.” He also called for action with a strong message: “Pakad pakad ke goli maaro.. No humanity for the killers of humanity! #Pahalgam.”
Actor Mohit Raina expressed his grief on X, writing, “Deeply traumatised, absolutely horrific… 27 innocent lives lost once again. My condolences with the families affected.”
Deeply traumatised, Absolutely horrific… 27 innocent lives lost once again . My condolences with the families affected .
Gauahar Khan called out the hatred and politics behind such violence. On Instagram Stories, she shared, “Heartbreaking! Innocent lives being taken! Shameful, disgusting! Hatred across the world, politics fueling it! Kashmir praying for the innocent souls and families!”
Singer Ankit Tiwari also reacted strongly and tagged Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his post on Instagram Stories. In Hindi, he wrote, “PM Narendra Modi ji yeh akhiri harqat honi chaiye in buzdilo ki, kya kasoor tha mere hamvatno ka? Apne desh me saans lena ab kya itna mehnga ho gaya hai?” He added, “Main Hindu hu.”
The Resistance Front (TRF), a group linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and co-founded by Hafiz Saeed, has taken responsibility for the attack. According to intelligence agencies, the three terrorists involved had been operating in the area for about a month. The TRF came into existence in 2019 as a proxy outfit of LeT in the aftermath of the abrogation of Article 370 and revocation of special status to J&K in August that year.