Sonam, Abhishek & B’Town Condemn New Zealand Terror Attack

On 15 March, shooters opened fire on two mosques in Christchurch, killing 49 and injuring 20.

Sonam Kapoor, Preity Zinta and Amitabh and Abhishek Bachchan are among those in Bollywood who have taken to social media to condemn the terror attacks that took place in Christchurch, New Zealand on 15 March where shooters opened fire on two mosques during morning prayers, killing 49 and injuring 20.

Sonam expressed her condolences and solidarity with Muslims who have been at the receiving end of Islamophobic comments and acts following the attack. “I’m so sorry New Zealand for what happened. I’m so sorry to the Muslim community for all the bigotry and hate you all are facing. I’m so sorry and so very heartbroken for all of you,” she tweeted.

I’m so sorry New Zealand for what happened. I’m so sorry to the Muslim community for all the bigotry and hate you all are facing. I’m so sorry and so very heartbroken for all of you.

— Zoya Singh Solanki (@sonamakapoor) March 15, 2019

Here’s what other Bollywood celebs had to say about the horrific incident.

Deeply shocked and saddened by this cowardly act of violence in Christchurch. My heart goes out to all the families affected by this tragedy 🙏 May god give peace to the souls of the departed & strength to their families left behind. R.I.P.

— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) March 15, 2019

T 3119 - .. we live in difficult times .. sad and terrifying .. prayers 🙏

— Amitabh Bachchan (@SrBachchan) March 15, 2019

Deepest condolences to the victims and their families of this terrible attack in New Zealand. Just terrible news. 🙏

— Abhishek Bachchan (@juniorbachchan) March 15, 2019

The brutal live video of the terror attacks in #Christchurch being spread like entertaining viral content is the dawn of a new low for us as a society. We have been desensitized by killing in pop culture, cinema and video games to the point that we can digest anything nowadays.

— Siddharth (@Actor_Siddharth) March 15, 2019

Social media. Violence. Validation. Mental health. Terrorise. Xenophobia. Hate. Bloodlust. Very sad. What a tragic day... #NewZealandMosqueAttack https://t.co/DS2HChbHY5

— TheRichaChadha (@RichaChadha) March 15, 2019

Horrified by the gruesome #ChristchurchTerrorAttack. Where is the humanity in humankind?

— VISHAL DADLANI (@VishalDadlani) March 15, 2019