“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.
Olympic medal-winning former hockey goalkeeper PR Sreejesh, shuttler Saina Nehwal and two-time world champion boxer Nikhat Zareen also called for justice.
“Condemnation is not enough, justice must follow. Our hearts bleed for Pahalgam. Terror must never win. Prayers for all affected in the Pahalgam attack,” Sreejesh wrote.”
The Pahalgam terror attack is a heartbreaking reminder of the threats we continue to face. To those spreading fear know that India stands united, and justice will prevail. Jai Hind,” Saina posted.
Zareen added, “Those who attack innocents attack humanity itself. Strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack in Pahalgam. Justice must be swift.”
Former India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel said he was left numb by the terrible act.
“Shocked and angry to hear what happened in Kashmir. While those responsible will be punished, right now there’s a numb disbelief at the terrible acts and the manner in which it all happened,” Parthiv wrote.
The Indian batting duo of Shubman Gill and KL Rahul and former spinner and India captain Anil Kumble also offered their condolences.
“Violence like this has no place in our country,” Gill posted.
Kumble added: “Innocent lives lost to senseless violence. Praying for strength and peace for the affected families. Let’s stand together against hate.”
Former India coach Ravi Shastri wrote “A ghastly, cowardly act that should unite the nation fully, bar none” Cricketer-turned-politician Yusuf Pathan and his brother Irfan Pathan also expressed deep anguish.
“Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity loses,” Irfan wrote.
“Such acts of violence have no place in our society. May peace prevail,” added Yusuf, who is Trinamool Congress’ Lok Sabha MP from Baharampur, West Bengal.
