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Updated February 15th, 2019 at 17:52 IST

Ranveer Singh condemns the 'cowardly' Pulwama terror attack, extends condolences to the families of martyred soldiers

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh expressed his 'disgust' and 'anger' over the 'cowardly' Pulwama terror attack. He extended condolences to the families of martyred soldiers.

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India lost many brave soldiers in a deadly terror attack on Pulwama district of South Kashmir on Thursday afternoon. A total of 37 CRPF jawans were martyred and many suffered severe injuries in the deadliest terror attack on security forces in a decade. As per CRPF sources, the 54 Battalion of CRPF was attacked with an IED blast. The attack was targeted at a CRPF convey of nearly 70 vehicles that were heading from Jammu back to Srinagar.

Terrorists attacked a vehicle from the convoy when it was passing through the Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway. There was 35 personnel aboard the vehicle that was attacked and 100 kg of explosive was used in IED blast, CRPF sources informed. 

Pakistan based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the terror attack in a text message to Kashmiri News Agency GNS.

READ: Aamir Khan Condemns The Dastardly Pulwama Terror Attack On CRPF, Says 'I Am Heartbroken, It Is So Tragic'

Following the incident, many of the Bollywood celebrities came out to condemn the cowardly move of the terrorist. Many of them took to social media to convey their condolences to the families, and extended prayers for the injured. They also demanded justice for the martyred solderers suggesting the need to hit back at the perpetrators. 

Reacting to the dastardly Pulwama terror attack on CRPF, Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh expressed his 'disgust' and 'angry'. Criticizing the terror move as 'cowardly', he extended his condolences to the families of the brave soldiers. He had put up an Instagram story with a statement that reads, "Disgusted at the cowardly terror attack on the #CRPF soldiers in #Pulwama - my sincere condolences to the families of our brave jawans. Saddened. Angry."

Here's the post:

READ: Preity Zinta Condemns Blood Bath; Expresses Shock And Anger Over The Dastardly Terror Attack In Pulwama

Several other Bollywood stars including Aamir Khan, Ajay Devgn, Priyanka Chopra, Anupam Kher, and Preity Zinta among others have expressed their shock and outrage over the incident. 

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Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation ensuing that people behind the attack will be punished. The attack was strongly condemned across the globe. The White House has asked Pakistan to immediately end being "support" and "safe haven" to all terror groups as it condemned the Pulwama terrorist attack.

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Published February 15th, 2019 at 11:16 IST

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