- India,
- 23-Apr-2025 03:00 PM IST
Pahalgam Terror Attack: The terrorist attack on 22 April in Pahalgam, a quiet and beautiful tourist destination in Jammu and Kashmir, shook the entire country. 27 innocent people lost their lives and 17 others were injured in this inhuman attack. This attack is a deep shock not only for the families of the deceased but for the entire country. Reactions of grief and anger are coming from the country and abroad on this heart-wrenching incident. From common people to famous personalities, everyone is strongly condemning this heinous act.Virat Kohli expressed condolencesFormer captain of the Indian cricket team Virat Kohli expressed deep grief through Instagram story while reacting to this attack. He wrote that he is deeply hurt by this heinous attack on innocent people in Pahalgam. He prayed for peace and strength for the victim families and demanded that the culprits of this cruelty be brought to justice as soon as possible.BCCI took an emotional but strong stepThe Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has also taken an important decision expressing its deep condolences for this attack. During the IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Mumbai Indians at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, all the players will enter the field wearing black bands, which will be a silent tribute to the martyrs and victims. Apart from this, there will be no cheerleaders performing during the match and there will be no fireworks, so that the sports world can also play its part in this national mourning.Reactions from the cricket worldIndia's rising star Shubman Gill also expressed deep concern over the incident and said that the violence in Pahalgam is heart-wrenching. He said, "My prayers are with the victims and their families. There should be no place for such violence in our country."Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh described the incident as "extremely sad and disturbing" and prayed for the strength of the victims. At the same time, commentator and former cricketer Aakash Chopra termed this attack as "unimaginable cruelty" and said that the culprits should be caught soon and given the harshest punishment.Message of unityThis terrorist attack is not just a violent act against India, but an attack on our unity, brotherhood and sense of peace. But as has happened every time, this time too India has stood united against terrorism. The reaction of the citizens of the country, the sentiments of the sports world, and the activism of the institutions show that such attacks can never dampen our spirits.