Salman Khan flays terror strike; says 'Ek bhi innocent ko maarna puri kainath ko maarne ke barabar hai.'
PTC Web Desk: Bollywood actor Salman Khan has strongly condemned the terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed several innocent lives and sent shockwaves across the nation. Expressing deep sorrow and anger, Salman Khan took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote, “Kashmir, heaven on planet earth, turning into hell. Innocent people are being targeted, my heart goes out to their families. Ek bhi innocent ko maarna puri kainath ko maarne ke barabar hai.”
Kashmir,heaven on planet earth turning into hell. Innocent people being targeted, my heart goes out to their families . Ek bhi innocent ko marna puri kainath ko marne ke barabar hai
— Salman Khan (@BeingSalmanKhan) April 23, 2025
The attack, which occurred on Tuesday at the Baisaran Meadow in Pahalgam, has sparked widespread outrage. Political leaders and international voices have joined in condemning the heinous act.
Joining the wave of grief, Shah Rukh Khan shared his sentiments on X, writing, “Words fail to express the sadness and anger at the treachery and inhumane act of violence that has occurred in Pahalgam. In times like these, one can only turn to God and say a prayer for the families that have suffered and express my deepest condolences. May we, as a nation, stand united, strong, and seek justice for this heinous act.”
Alia Bhatt described the news as “heartbreaking,” stating, “Innocent lives lost. Tourists, families, people who were just... living. Seeking beauty. Seeking peace. And now there's only grief.”
Anushka Sharma condemned the incident as a “cold-blooded terror attack,” while Sidharth Malhotra termed it a “cowardly act” and expressed confidence in the armed forces: “I have full faith in our armed forces, and I'm sure they will do the needful.”
In response to the attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah conducted a security review meeting in Srinagar and later visited the attack site at Baisaran Meadow. He was briefed by senior officials on the security situation and ongoing operations in the area.
Meanwhile, a team from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reached the site to assist the Jammu and Kashmir Police in the probe.
- ANI
