'Deeply anguished' Priyanka Chopra condemns heinous attack in Pahalgam: ‘This is not a tragedy we can move past from’

Priyanka Chopra penned a note on the recent attack in Pahalgam, where at least 26 people, mostly civilians, were reportedly gunned down by terrorists.

Updated on: Apr 23, 2025, 15:37:08 IST

By Santanu Das

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Several Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal have strongly reacted to the henious attack on tourists in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, which left at least 26 civilians dead and several others injured. Priyanka Chopra is the latest star to condemn the attack, as she penned a note on her Instagram account to mourn the loss of innocent lives in this act of violence. (Also read: Shah Rukh Khan condemns Pahalgam terror attack, calls it an ‘inhumane act of violence’)

Priyanka Chopra reacted strongly to the terror attack on Pahalgam.

What Priyanka said

Taking to her Instagram account, Priyanka said, “What happened in Pahalgam is reprehensible. People were there on vacations, honeymoons, celebrating with their families. Just taking in the beauty of Kashmir. So many innocent lives were caught in a storm they never asked for. Targeted, right in front of their loved ones.”

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The note further read, “This heinous attack should shake the conscience of humanity. This will haunt us for a long time. To those grieving, displaced, mourning, and living in fear, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I'm so deeply anguished by this.”

About the Pahalgam attack

The incident happened on Tuesday at 3 pm when the terrorists opened fire on innocent civilians in Pahalgam's Baisaran in Jammu and Kashmir. At least 26 people lost their lives, with 20 more injured.

PM Narendra Modi and Union home minister Amit Shah have vowed to bring the perpetrators of the dastardly attack to justice. “Those behind this heinous act will be brought to justice...they will not be spared! Their evil agenda will never succeed. Our resolve to fight terrorism is unshakable and it will get even stronger,” Modi posted on X on Tuesday.

Echoing the sentiment, Amit Shah said, “Those involved in this dastardly act of terror will not be spared, and we will come down heavily on the perpetrators with the harshest consequences”.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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