In one of the deadliest terror attacks in recent times, at least 38 CRPF jawans were martyred and many injured in an IED blast in Goripora area of Pulwama’s Awantipora on Thursday afternoon. Jaish-e-Mohammed took responsibility for the terror attack. A CRPF convoy from Jammu to Srinagar was targeted by a suicide bomber identified as Adil Ahmad Dar when he rammed his IED laden SUV with over 300 kgs of explosives into one of the buses in the convoy. The bus was carrying over 40 CRPF jawans.
The attack has been condemned by the Indian government, UN and several world leaders.
Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2019
#WATCH PM Narendra Modi pays tribute to CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in #PulwamaTerrorAttack, says, “logon ka khoon khaul raha hai, yeh main samajh raha hun. Humare suraksha balon ko purn swatantra de di gayi hai.” pic.twitter.com/kxdCIKe88q
— ANI (@ANI) February 15, 2019
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While people from all quarters condemned the attack, in the film world, celebrities like Anupam Kher, Akshay Kumar, Vicky Kaushal of Uri fame, Abhishek Bachchan, Kajo, Priyanka Chopra and others shared posts on social media expressing their rage about the attacks.
Truly horrible. Prayers and strength to all the families. We are with you. #PulwanaAttack
— Kajol (@KajolAtUN) February 15, 2019
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)
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
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Anupam Kher posted an emotional video on his twitter handle –
Feeling extremely sad and angry. More than 40 @crpfindia jawans martyred. Millions of thoughts in my mind. I hope The govt. deals with the terrorists befittingly. Also time for certain people in our own country who criticise the army to SHUT UP. pic.twitter.com/mZSgExsxQJ
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 14, 2019
Deeply Saddened and so angry to know about the cowardly attack on @crpfindia convoy in #Pulwama. 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. 🙏🙏
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) February 14, 2019
Horrible and disgusting. Anger can’t be put into words. #KashmirTerrorAttack
— Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) February 14, 2019
Such terrible news coming from #Pulwama. Today when people are celebrating love, hate raises it’s ugly head too. My thoughts and prayers for the martyrs and their families.
— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) February 14, 2019
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Very very tragic!!My heart goest out to the bereaved families of the martyred soldiers!! Any word would fall short to condemn the dastardly act of violence in Pulwama!! Cowardice act of terrorism!!
— manoj bajpayee (@BajpayeeManoj) February 14, 2019
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
The #PulwamaTerrorAttack is a cowardly attack on our soldiers. Heart goes out to our heroes saving our country who have to face an enemy who will hide and attack.
— Varun Dhawan (@Varun_dvn) February 14, 2019
Suicide bombings are a pattern. Once it starts it accelerates. We can see that in our neighbouring and other countries. Radicalised youth are brainwashed into considering it their highest calling. Unless forceful action is taken it’ll spread beyond Kashmir #PulwamaTerrorAttack
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) February 15, 2019
Absolutely tragic news coming from #Pulwama – Condolences to the families of the martyrs- & prayers for the injured jawans. Cowards are at it again. Absolutely deplorable. #pulwamaterrorattack
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) February 14, 2019
Deeply saddened by the cowardly act in #pulwama ..loss of lives of our #CRPFJawans and leaving so many of their families in pain for life is unpardonable! May almighty give them strength to bear this loss. Today every Indian prays for them. Jai Hind. 🇮🇳
— sonu sood (@SonuSood) February 14, 2019
Deeply pained by the cowardly attack on the #CRPF convoy in J&K. My condolence to the families of our martyrs. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.
— Kirron Kher (@KirronKherBJP) February 14, 2019