Amarnath attack: Cricketers, athletes condemn dastardly strike on pilgrims

New Delhi, July 11: Cricketers on Tuesday (July 11) deplored the ghastly terror attack on a bus carrying Amarnath pilgrims Kashmir's Anantnag district.

'Our head hangs in shame': Mehbooba on Amarnath attack

Terrorists on Monday (July 10) killed seven Amarnath pilgrims, including six women, and injured 19 others as they attacked a bus and opened indiscriminate firing.

Anguished with the loss of innocent lives in Monday night's dastardly strike on pilgrims, cricketers took to Twitter to condemn in the strongest words and conveyed his condolences to the bereaved families.

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Describing the the attack on Amarnath Yatris as a 'blot on all Kashmiris and Muslims', Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti has said that the head of every Kashmiri hangs in shame over the dastardly attack.

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Virender Sehwag were the first ones among cricketers to condemn the act against humanity.

Other sportspersons also deplored the cowardly act.

Here's who said what:

Deeply disturbed by the terror attack on #AmarnathYatra pilgrims. Thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims and their families.
— sachin tendulkar (@sachin_rt) July 10, 2017

Sachin Tendulkar

Cricketing legend and Bharat Ratna Sachin Tendulkar expressed his anguish over terror attack.

Deep condolences to family of those killed on pilgrimage of #AmarnathYatra
Requires shamelessness of another level 2 kill innocent pilgrims
— Virender Sehwag (@virendersehwag) July 10, 2017

Virender Sehwag

Former India cricketer Virender Sehwag condemned the terror attack on his Twitter handle.

Deeply saddened by the attack on #AmarnathYatra pilgrims. My prayers and thoughts with all those affected.
— Anil Kumble (@anilkumble1074) July 11, 2017

Anil Kumble

Legendary India spinner and former head coach Anil Kumble too condemned the attack.

Deeply Saddened by the Dastardly act by terrorists killing innocent Amarnath Yatri's. May their Souls Rest in Peace 🙏
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) July 11, 2017

VVS Laxman

This is what former India cricketer VVS Laxman had to say over attack on pilgrims.

J&K Helpline :18001807054,01932222337#AmarnathYatra .
— Mithun Manhas (@MithunManhas) July 10, 2017

Mithun Manhas

Pacer Mithun Minhas shared the helpline numbers on his Twitter handle.

Thoughts and prayers with the victims and affected families of #AmarnathYatra terror attack. 😔#NotInMyName
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) July 10, 2017

Aakash Chopra

This is how former India cricketer-turned commentator Aakash Chopra reacted on Twitter.

Innocent lives lost yet again. These cowardly acts need to stop. Condolences to the families of the affected #AmarnathYatra pilgrims.
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) July 10, 2017

Harbhajan Singh

"Innocent lives lost yet again. These cowardly acts need to stop. Condolences to the families of the affected #AmarnathYatra pilgrims," wrote veteran India spinner Harbhajan Singh.

Absolutely senseless and shameful to take life of innocent pilgrims. Thoughts & prayers for the families. Horrifying #AmarnathTerrorAttack
— Rohit Sharma (@ImRo45) July 11, 2017

Rohit Sharma

India cricketer Rohit Sharma condemned the terror attack.

Sad day in the history of J&K. Really Unfortunate!! J&K should condemn this attack on #AmarnathYatra #RIP 😡🤛👊
— Suresh Raina (@ImRaina) July 10, 2017

Suresh Raina

Veteran India cricketer Suresh Raina took to Twitter to condemn the ghastly attack.

Really sad to hear about the terror attack on pilgrims of #AmarnathYatra .
— Mohammad Kaif (@MohammadKaif) July 10, 2017

Mohammed Kaif

Former India cricketer took to Twitter to express his anguish over terror attack on pilgrims.

निर्दोष् लोगों की बार2 मौत!अब और बर्दास्त नही होगा ईट का जवाब पत्थर से और बम का जवाब मिसाईल से यही रास्ता बचा है अब बस #AmarnathYatra
— Yogeshwar Dutt (@DuttYogi) July 10, 2017

Yogeshwar Dutt

Olympic silver medallist wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt condemned the terrorist attack on pilgrims.

Strongly condemn the cowardly terror attack on Hindu #AmarnathYatra pilgrims. My condolences to the families of deceased & injured.
— Prashanti Singh (@prashanti14) July 11, 2017