Those who will pay responsible “: Gautam Gambhir led the reactions of cricketers to the Pahalgam attack

Former and current players of the Indian cricket team expressed grief and suffering on terrorist attacks on tourists in Pahgam, Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, along with the head coach of the national team, Gautam Gambhir. Former all-rounder Yuvraj Singh took his official media handle and said that he was “deeply unhappy” after the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir came into the news. Yuvraj Singh wrote on X, “The attack on tourists in Pahgam is sad. Praying for the victims and for the strength of their families. We unite in hope and humanity.”

Very sad about the attack on tourists in Pahalgam. Pray for the victims and for the strength of their families, let us unite in hope and humanity. #Pahalgamterrorroristatact

– Yuvraj Singh (@Yuvstrong12) 22 April, 2025

Former cricketers Irfan Pathan and Virender Sehwag were some other players who expressed their views on this frightening incident.

“Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity is lost. It is a heart -wrenching to see and hear what happened in Kashmir today. I was just a few days ago – this pain seems very close,” Irfan Pathan expressed.

Every time an innocent life is lost, humanity is lost. It is heartbreaking to see and hear about what happened in Kashmir today. I was there a few days ago – this pain sounds very close.

– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) 22 April, 2025

“Virendra Sehwag wrote in a post on X,” in the #Pahalgam innocent tourists suffered deeply about the blasphemous terrorist attack. My heart comes out for those who have lost their loved ones. Prayers for the injured, “Virender Sehwag wrote in a post on X.

Innocent tourists were deeply pained to hear condemnable terrorist attack #Pahalgam ,
My heart leads to those who have lost their loved ones. Pray for the injured

– Virrender Sehwag (@Virendersehwag) 22 April, 2025

Blue Vice-Captain Shubman Gill and Right-Hand wicketkeeper-Baate KL Rahul also took men to X and prayed for the families of the victims.

KL Rahul said, “To hear about the terrorist attack in Kashmir. My views are with the families of the victims. Praying for peace and power,” KL Rahul said.

Heartbreaking to hear about the terrorist attack in Kashmir. My views are with the families of the victims. Praying for peace and power.

– KL Rahul (@klrahul) 22 April, 2025

Shubman Gill said, “Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Such violence is no place in our country,” Shubman Gill said.

Heartbreaking to hear about the attack in Pahalgam. My prayers are with the victims and their families. Such violence has no place in our country.

– Shubman Gill (@shubmangill) 22 April, 2025

In a post on X, Indian team head coach Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Praying for the families of the deceased. People responsible for this will pay. India will strike.”

Praying for the families of the deceased. People responsible for this will pay. India will strike. #Pahalgam

– Gautam Gambhir (@Gautamgambhir) 22 April, 2025

The Indian Army and the Jammu and Kashmir Police have launched a search operation in the general region of Basaran, Pahgam, Anantnag to nab criminals of the attack. Delhi Police has also been instructed to keep a close watch on tourist places and other important places.

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah presided over a high-level security meeting with all agencies after the Pahalgam terror attack. Minister Shah reached Srinagar on Tuesday evening for a security review meeting. He earlier said that people involved in this brutal act of terror will not be spared.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a briefing meeting at Palam Airport on arrival from Saudi Arabia, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Dawal, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and other officials in view of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Kashmir.

PM Modi reached the national capital, which reduced his state’s visit to Saudi Arabia after the terrorist attack. PM Modi was on a two -day state visit to Saudi Arabia at the invitation of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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