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A “heartbroken” Indian sporting fraternity, led by Olympic medallists Neeraj Chopra and PV Sindhu, joined the nation in condemning the deadly terrorist attack in Pahalgam.
“Heartbroken by the tragic attack in Jammu & Kashmir. Prayers for the victims and their families,” Mr Chopra wrote on X.
Ms Sindhu too penned down an emotional post.
“My heart aches for the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack. So much pain. So much loss. No reason, no cause can ever justify such brutality.
“To the families left behind—your grief is beyond words, but you are not alone.We are with you. In these dark moments, may we find strength in each other, and never let go of the hope that peace will return!” she wrote.
Indian cricket team head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Praying for the families of the deceased. Those responsible for this will pay. India will strike.”
“Heartbroken by the Pahalgam terror attack in Kashmir today. I strongly condemn this cowardly act by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists. India stands united with our brave Army, J&K Police, and Paramilitary forces in the fight against terrorism. Justice will prevail,” said former India all-rounder Suresh Raina.
“My heart goes out to family members of all those who lost their lives in dastardly attack. This can’t be forgiven,” former India spinner Harbhajan Singh wrote on X.
The Indian batting duo of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul also offered condolence.
“Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Violence like this has no place in our country,” Mr Gill posted on X.
“Heartbreaking to hear about the terrorist attack in Kashmir. My thoughts are with the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength,” Mr Rahul wrote.
Forty-year-old TCS techie Bitan Adhikary, who worked and lived in Florida, came down to his Kolkata home on April 8 with his wife Sohini and their three-year-old son. They travelled to Kashmir last week and were to return on Thursday.
Last afternoon, Bitan was shot dead by terrorists in Pahalgam, along with at least 25 others, in one of the most heinous attacks ever in the Valley. His wife and son are safe and the government is trying to bring them home.
