Cricketers Condemn Pahalgam Attack, Urge Swift Action Against Perpetrators

Swift Summary

• Event: Suspected terrorists opened fire on tourists in Pahalgam, South Kashmir’s Anantnag district, killing at least 27 people and injuring several others.
• Location: The attack occurred in Baisaran, a popular tourist site near Pahalgam.
• Response: Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to find the attackers. Union Home Minister Amit Shah is in Srinagar to assess the situation.
• Reactions: Prominent Indian cricketers including Gautam Gambhir, Yuvraj Singh, Anil Kumble, Shubman gill, and sourav Ganguly condemned the attack through social media posts.

– Gautam Gambhir: Advocated for decisive action against perpetrators and expressed solidarity with victims’ families.
– Sourav Ganguly: Called for “severe action” by the government against those responsible.

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