On Sunday, terrorists attacked a bus carrying pilgrims from the Shiv Khori cave shrine in Jammu and Kashmir’s Reasi district, resulting in the deaths of nine pilgrims, including a child, and injuring 33 others.
Celebrities such as Mohit Raina, Parineeti Chopra, Richa Chadha, and Armaan Malik took to social media to express their grief and condemnation of the attack.
“Heartbroken to see the images coming in from #Reasi. Praying for the family of the deceased; may God give them strength, and may the injured recover as soon as possible,”
Heartbroken to see the images coming in from #Reasi. Praying for the family of the deceased; may God give them strength, and may the injured recover as soon as possible.
— Parineeti Chopra (@ParineetiChopra) June 10, 2024
Parineeti Chopra posted on X.
“Only cowards can attack pilgrims peacefully headed to a place of worship. May justice be served. Heartbreaking news at the start of this week,”
wrote Richa Chadha.
Only cowards can attack pilgrims peacefully headed to a place of worship. May justice be served. Heartbreaking news at the start of this week…
— RichaChadha (@RichaChadha) June 10, 2024
Mohit Raina shared his distress:
“Deeply disturbed, pained, saddened by the attack on pilgrims in Reasi. May Almighty give the loved ones of victims the strength to bear the pain. Prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured.”
Deeply disturbed pained saddened by the attack on pilgrims in Reasi. Jammu , May Almighty give the loved ones of victims the strength to bear the pain. prayers for the speedy recovery of the injured. 💔#ReasiAttack #AllEyesOnReasi #Reasi
— mohit raina (@mohituraina) June 9, 2024
Varun Dhawan condemned the act, stating, ”
Devastated by the horrific attack on innocent pilgrims in Reasi. I strongly condemn this cowardly terrorist act. Praying for the departed souls. My condolences to the victims and their families.”
Devastated by the horrific attack on innocent pilgrims in Reasi. I strongly condemn this cowardly terrorist act. Praying for the departed souls. My condolences to the victims and their families.
— VarunDhawan (@Varun_dvn) June 10, 2024
Armaan Malik added,
“Just learned about the horrific terror attack on the innocent pilgrims in #Reasi. My thoughts and prayers are with the departed souls, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families.”
Just learned about the horrific terror attack on the innocent pilgrims in #Reasi. My thoughts and prayers are with the departed souls, and I extend my heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families 💔
— ARMAAN MALIK (@ArmaanMalik22) June 10, 2024
Rashmika Mandanna wrote on Instagram,
“My heart goes out to all the victims affected by the Reasi attack. Horrified. Innocent lives lost. My heartfelt condolences to all the victims and their families. Praying for the speedy recovery of all those injured.”
Heartfelt condolences to all victims of #Reasi Attack & wishing them a speedy recovery 🙌🏻🙏🏻@iamRashmika latest Instagram Story 💔#RashmikaMandanna pic.twitter.com/oS9oXJSd10
— Rashmika Lover’s🤍 (@Rashuu_lovers) June 10, 2024
Other celebs like Priyanka Chopra, Bhumi Pednekar, Alia Bhatt and Ayushmann Khurrana have also reacted.
The attack occurred near Teryath village at 6:10 pm. According to Reasi Senior Superintendent of Police Mohita Sharma, militants were lying in wait and opened fire on the bus, causing the driver to lose control, and the bus to fall into a gorge. The victims are believed to be from Uttar Pradesh, though their identities are still being confirmed.
