Virat Kohli offered heartfelt prayers and support after the deadly Pahalgam terror attack.
India and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star batter Virat Kohli broke his silence on Wednesday, expressing deep sorrow over the brutal terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Taking to Instagram, Kohli offered his heartfelt condolences and prayers for the victims and their families.
On April 22 (Tuesday), terrorists carried out a deadly attack in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam in Anantnag district. At least 28 people, mostly tourists, lost their lives, and over 20 others were injured in what is being seen as the worst civilian attack in the region since the Pulwama bombing in 2019.
Victims of the tragedy belonged to several Indian states including Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Odisha, Gujarat, Haryana, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. Two foreign nationals, one each from Nepal and the United Arab Emirates, were also reported among the deceased.
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Reacting to the incident, Kohli wrote on Instagram, “Deeply saddened by the heinous attack in Pahalgam on innocent people.” He further added, “Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to families of all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for this cruel act.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who returned early from his official visit to Saudi Arabia, chaired a high-level meeting in Delhi with key officials including External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval.
PM Modi strongly condemned the attack and stated that the perpetrators of “this heinous act will be brought to justice and will not be spared.” The Resistance Front (TRF), believed to be an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) founded by Hafiz Saeed, claimed responsibility for the massacre.
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The Jammu and Kashmir government has announced compensation of ₹10 lakh each for the families of those killed. Additionally, ₹2 lakh will be given to the seriously injured, while ₹1 lakh will be given to those with minor injuries. The attack has drawn strong condemnation from across the nation, including world leaders, and sparked nationwide mourning.
