Published 10:34 IST, February 15th 2019
'This time the conversation has to be on the battleground instead of the table', Cricket fraternity condemns dastardly Pulwama terror attack on CRPF Jawans
Members from the cricket fraternity are furious and vented their anger out on social media after 37 Jawans 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 37 Jawans 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 them conveyed their condolences to the families, prayers for the injured and the need to hit back at the perpetrators.
Read their tweets below:
Indian cricketer, Gautam Gambhir tweeted saying that the conversation this time between the two countries cannot be on the table and has to be on the battleground. He further voiced his opinion saying that 'Enough is Enough'
Indian cricketer, V. V. S. Laxman described the attacks as a ‘dastardly act’ and hoped for a 'quick and speedy recovery' for those who have been injured in this attack.
Virender Sehwag tweeted saying that there were no words to describe the pain, and further hoped for a quick recovery of the injured.
Condemning the terror attack in Pulwama, Shikhar Dhawan expressed his shock and sadness over the incident. He further conveyed his condolences to the families of the Jawans.
'Appalled and deeply disturbed by the news of CRPF Jawans killed in Kashmir's Pulwama' tweeted Indian Cricketer, Suresh Raina.
Mohammad Kaif expressed his pain over the incident and hoped that the 'coward attackers are taught a lesson at the earliest'
On Thursday, 37 Jawans 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.
Updated 17:21 IST, February 15th 2019