Published 14:53 IST, February 15th 2019
'Cowardly, dastardly, meaningless', says Sachin Tendulkar condemning the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama
Members from the cricket fraternity are furious and vented their anger out on social media after 40 Jawans ( as per PTI) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were martyred in the terrorist attack that took place in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama
Members from the cricket fraternity are furious and vented their anger out on social media after 40 Jawans ( as per PTI) of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were martyred in the terrorist attack that took place in Jammu Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday. Many of the stars conveyed their condolences to the families, prayers for the injured and the need to hit back at the perpetrators.
Reacting to the horrific incident, former Indian cricketer Sachin Tendulkar sent out a strong message thus condemning the dastardly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. Taking to Twitter, he said 'Cowardly, dastardly, meaningless...... my heart goes out to the families of those who lost their loved ones and prayers for recovery of those brave hearts in hospital. Salute to your commitment to “Service and Loyalty”
Read his reaction below:
On Thursday, 40 Jawans (as per PTI) were martyred and many were left injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama. The 54 Battalion of CRPF was targeted by the terrorists as their vehicle was attacked with an IED blast. There were 35 personnel aboard the vehicle that was attacked and as per CRPF sources, 100 kg of explosive was used in IED blast. Moreover, Pakistan backed Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the biggest terror attack in the last 15 years, in a text message to Kashmiri News Agency GNS
Other than Tendulkar, members of the cricket fraternity in the likes of Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, and Virat Kohli have taken to social media in order to express their concern and anger over the incident.
Read their tweets below:
Updated 19:14 IST, February 15th 2019