23 April 2025 : Team India cricketer Virat Kohli took to his official Instagram account on Wednesday to condemn the terrorist attack in Pahalgam and express condolences to the families of the victims. Terrorists opened fire at a famed meadow near Pahalgam on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least 26 people, mostly tourists, in what appears to be the deadliest attack in the Kashmir valley since the Pulwama strike in 2019.
“Deeply saddened by the heinous attack in Pahalgam on innocent people. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. Praying for peace and strength to families of all those who lost their lives and justice to be served for this cruel act,” Kohli posted on his official Instagram profile.
According to the police, at least four terrorists fired at tourists from close range. A daughter of the victim told PTI that the terrorists mostly targeted male tourists, asking them to identify their religion.
“There were several tourists around, but the terrorists specifically targeted male tourists after asking whether they were Hindu or Muslim,” she said.
Summary: Virat Kohli expressed deep sorrow over the Pahalgam terror attack, offering condolences to victims’ families and urging that justice be served for the heinous act.