Shah Rukh Khan on Wednesday condemned the terrorist attack on tourists in Kashmir’s Pahalgam. The Swades (2004) actor called the incident as an “inhumane act of violence” and offered his condolences to the bereaved families.
“Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam,” he wrote on X. “In times like these, one can only turn to God and say a prayer for the families that suffered and express my deepest condolences. May we as a Nation, stand united, strong and get justice against this heinous act.”
Other actors like Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt also expressed their anguish over the attack which left around 30 dead. Both actors took to Instagram to post notes condoling the victim’s families.
“What happened in Pahalgam is reprehensible. People were there on vacations, honeymoons, celebrating with their families. Just taking in the beauty of Kashmir. So many innocent lives were caught in a storm they never asked for. Targeted, right in front of their loved ones. This is not a tragedy we can move past from. This heinous attack should shake the conscience of humanity. This will haunt us for a long time.To those grieving, displaced, mourning, and living in fear, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I’m so deeply anguished by this,” read Priyanka’s post.
Alia’s post read: “The news from Pahalgam is heartbreaking. Innocent lives lost. Tourists, families, people who were just…living. Seeking beauty. Seeking peace. And now there’s only grief. And the unbearable weight of it. Every time something like this happens, it chips away at our shared humanity. May those souls rest in peace. And may those left behind find strength somehow – though I don’t know how we even begin to ask that of them.”
At least 26 people, mostly tourists, died while over 20 others were injured when terrorists opened fire at them in the Baisaran Valley near Kashmir’s Pahalgam on Tuesday.