As social media took to the streets to mourn the victims of Sunday's terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Reasi district, celebrities including Parineeti Chopra, Richa Chadha and Armaan Malik condemned the attack that killed nine pilgrims, including a child, and injured 33 others.
“My heart aches seeing the images sent by #Reasi. Praying for the family of the deceased. May God give them strength and the injured recover as soon as possible,” actress Parineeti Chopra wrote on X.
“Only a coward can attack pilgrims peacefully going to their place of worship. May justice be served. Heartbreaking news earlier this week,” wrote actress Richa Chadha.
“Deeply distressed and saddened by the attack on pilgrims in Reasi. May God Almighty Jammu grant the loved ones of the victims the strength to bear the pain. Praying for a speedy recovery for the injured,” actor Mohit Raina wrote.
“Learned about the horrific terrorist attack on innocent pilgrims in #Reasi. Thoughts and prayers for those lost. Heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families,” singer Armaan Malik wrote.
“My heartfelt condolences to all the victims of the Reasi attack. I am horrified. Innocent lives have been lost. My heartfelt condolences to all the victims and their families. I pray for a speedy recovery for all those injured,” actress Rashmika Mandanna wrote on Instagram.
The terrorists opened fire on a bus carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Koli cave temple in Reasi district. The incident took place near Teriyas village at 6.10 pm.
“We received reports that militants had ambushed and opened fire on the bus which was on its way from Shivpuri to Katra. As a result, the driver lost control and the bus fell into a ravine. Rescue operations have been completed and nine people have been killed and 33 injured and have been rushed to hospital. The people (on the bus) are not locals but their identity is yet to be ascertained. So far we know that they might be from Uttar Pradesh,” Superintendent of Police, Reasi Mohita Sharma said.
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First uploaded: 06 October 2024 15:40 IST
