The terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Thursday has left the entire nation in a state of utter shock. As many as 40 CRPF jawans were martyred and over 40 injured after terrorists attacked an army convoy with powerful explosives. As learned from the reports, terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed responsibility for the attack.


Following the dreadful incident, the netizens expressed their anger and grief on social media. Several Indian cricketers took to their official Twitter account to condemn this shameful act of Pakistan.

Former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir has openly challenged Pakistan stating that now a conversation with the neighbouring country has to be on the battlefield.

Here’s the post:

Former cricketer and skipper Virender Sehwag paid homage to the martyred soldiers and their families. He also wished for a speedy recovery of the injured CRPF personnel.

Current Indian opener Shikhar Dhawan too was left disturbed with the news of this unfortunate incident.

Former Indian batsman VVS Laxman also condemned the unfortunate incident in Kashmir.


According to initial reports, two buses of the CRPF convoy were targeted in the attack and even gunshots were also heard after the IED blast. Reports also suggest that three battalions of CRPF with as many as 2,500 soldiers were being shifted in the convoy.