Pulwama attack: Mithali, Rohit extend condolences; Kohli slammed

TIL Desk Sports/ Sportspeople across the country offered condolences for the death of Central Reserve Police Force personnel who were killed in a terrorist attack in Pulwama district of Kashmir on Thursday.

At least 39 CRPF jawans were killed when a Jaish suicide bomber rammed a vehicle carrying over 100 kg of explosives into their bus in Pulwama district that also left many critically wounded, officials said.

India’s women’s team skipper Mithali Raj wrote on Twitter: “A day of mourning for India, for humanity. Pained. Who wants this? Who endorses this! Let’s ask the right questions & give answers that offer solutions not accusations to stop this mindless killing of people. Let us stop blaming. Let us live.

In peace. Let’s value life! #Pulwama.”India opener Rohit Sharma also took to the micro-blogging site to offer his condolences. “Shocked and horrified by what happened #Pulwama. The day we all celebrated love some cowards spread hatred. Thinking about the jawans and their families. India keep them in your prayers,” he tweeted. Meanwhile India captain Virat Kohli came under fire from Twitter folk for an ill-timed tweet just after the attack in Pulwama.