Former Pakistan cricketer breaks silence with just two words on Pahalgam terror attack
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NEW DELHI: Pakistan's former cricketer
Mohammad Hafeez
expressed deep sorrow over the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, by posting on X (formerly Twitter): 'Sad & heartbroken #PahalgamTerroristAttack.'
His message, though brief, resonated widely, underlining the immense human cost of such violence and the collective grief it triggers across borders.
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The heinous attack, described as one of the deadliest in the region since the 2019 Pulwama bombing, claimed the lives of at least 28 civilians and left more than 20 others injured. It has shocked the nation and reignited urgent calls for united efforts to eliminate terrorism.
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In the wake of the tragedy, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and central security agencies have launched an intensive manhunt to bring the perpetrators to justice.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
and Union Home Minister
Amit Shah
have strongly condemned the attack. Shah, in particular, delivered a powerful statement asserting the nation's unwavering resolve against terrorism.
'Bharat will not bend to terror. The culprits of this dastardly terror attack will not be spared,' Shah said after laying wreaths on the bodies of the victims.
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Posting on X, he shared, 'With a heavy heart, paid last respects to the deceased of the
Pahalgam terror attack
.'
In another message, Shah added, 'Every Indian feels the pain of those who lost their loved ones in the terrorist attack and... words cannot express this sadness.' He assured the nation: 'These terrorists killing innocent people will not be spared.'
As grief grips the nation, such messages serve as powerful reminders of resilience, empathy, and unity in the face of terror.
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