Calling it a "dastardly terror attack", Bollywood actor
Akshay Kumar expressed his shock over the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that killed 40 CRPF personnel and injured several others, on Thursday.
The actor, who has always voiced his support for the men in uniform, has reportedly donated Rs 5 crore to the families of the martyred soldiers.
Actor
Amitabh Bachchan also made headlines last week when he donated a sum of Rs 5 lakh to each family of the martyrs.
Saying that the incident should not be forgotten, he had tweeted, "Numb beyond belief at the dastardly terror attack on CRPF soldiers in Pulwama. May God give peace to their souls and strength to their grieving families. Wishing the injured a speedy recovery. We can't let this be forgotten."
Akshay had also encouraged people to do their bit and contribute to a relief fund. He tweeted, “#Pulwama is something we cannot and will not forget. We’re all angry & it’s time to act. So act now, donate to the martyrs of Pulwama on http://www.bharatkeveer.gov.in There’s no better way to pay homage to them & show your support. This is the only official site, pls don’t fall prey to fakes.”
On the work front, Akshay is currently busy with ‘Good News’ opposite
Kareena Kapoor Khan. He is also awaiting the release of ‘Kesari’ and ‘Housefull 4’.