After a string of serial blasts rocked Sri Lanka on Easter Sunday killing 185 people. Bollywood celebrities took to social media to condemned the series of blasts in Sri Lanka that targeted people in churches, luxury hotels and a housing complex on Easter Sunday.
At least 160 people are said to be killed in eight explosions around the country and around 400 people were reported to be injured at the time.
Here are some of the reactions by the firm fraternity:
Actress Jacqueline Fernandez, who is from Sri Lanka, wrote: “Extremely sad. It’s unfortunate that one is not able to see that violence is like a chain reaction. This has to stop!”
Extremely sad at the news of bombings in Sri Lanka. It’s unfortunate that one is not able to see that violence is like a chain reaction. This has to stop !
— Jacqueline Fernandez (@Asli_Jacqueline) April 21, 2019
Anushka Sharma tweeted, “Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic act of violence in Sri Lanka. We are praying with you in this painful moment of sorrow, grief and shock.”
Our hearts go out to everyone affected by this tragic act of violence in Sri Lanka. We are praying with you in this painful moment of sorrow, grief and shock.
— Anushka Sharma (@AnushkaSharma) April 21, 2019
Arjun Kapoor: Really disturbed to hear about the monstrous attack in Sri Lanka on such an auspicious day.
Huma Qureshi: What a sad day! To attack families and children going to church on Easter Sunday. This is terrible. what is happening to our world.
Madhur Bhandarkar: It’s a extremely shameful act of terrorism to attack innocent civilians. My heartfelt condolences to the ones who lost their lives and praying for the safety of everyone affected in Sri Lanka.
Vivek Anand Oberoi: Deeply saddened and shocked by the tragic and terrible attacks in Sri Lanka. An act of cowardice on a day of prayer, shame on these terrorists.
https://twitter.com/vivekoberoi/status/1119855373895249920
Adnan Sami: I’m horrified and extremely saddened by the disgusting and barbaric terror attack in Colombo… For the love of God, please stop this!
My heartfelt condolences & prayers are with the families affected in #Srilanka. Here's praying & hoping for a terror free world!
— Sidharth Malhotra (@SidMalhotra) April 21, 2019
Kunal Kohli: Heart goes out to the people of Sri Lanka. Another cowardly terrorist attack.
Shocked to hear the extremely disturbing news coming in from #SriLanka. Had stayed at the hotels & it‘s heartbreaking to even imagine the situation.
My heartfelt condolences to the near & dear ones of those who lost their lives & praying for a speedy recovery of the ones injured.— Boman Irani (@bomanirani) April 21, 2019
Boman Irani: Shocked to hear the extremely disturbing news coming in from Sri Lanka. Had stayed at the hotels and it’s heartbreaking to even imagine the situation.
