Citizens Across Mumbai Condemn Pahalgam Terror Attack With Walks And Candlelight Marches; See Pics

Citizens held walks and candlelight marches on Saturday and Sunday across Mumbai to condemn the killings of tourists by terrorists on April 22.

On Sunday morning, members of MaitriBodh Parivaar, a socio-spiritual group, walked insShivaji Park in memory of those who lost their lives in the attack. Volunteers from Maitri Bodh organised Shraddhanjali Yatra walks in Amritsar, Delhi, and at Pahalgam in Kashmir where the terror attack took place.

Participants chanted 'Ek Bharat, Hum Bharat' as they walked hand-in-hand in silent tribute. Celebrities like Kajal Agarwal, Makarand Deshpande, Aditya Narayan, and others joined the walk. A member of the group in Mumbai said, "At a time of growing divisions, MaitriBodh Parivaar, under Maitreya Dadashreeji's guidance, is creating a sacred space for healing. The yatra was not just a walk it was a powerful statement that if hatred can divide, love can unite and heal."

Citizens held walks and candlelight marches on Saturday and Sunday across Mumbai to condemn the killings of tourists by terrorists on April 22. Citizens held walks and candlelight marches on Saturday and Sunday across Mumbai to condemn the killings of tourists by terrorists on April 22.

A member who participated in the march at Pahalgam, sent a message, saying: “Innocent tourists lost their lives here. Through this yatra, we honor them with love and respect." Participants said they were emotional as the lives of innocent people were lost to hatred. The yatras concluded with a mauna (silence) for the martyrs.

A candlelight peace march was held on Sunday evening by Byculla Mumbai Residents Association, United Christians of Mumbai, and other other organisations on Sunday evening at the St Andrew's Marathi Church and Welfare Centre open ground near Jhulla Maidan, Agripada. Members of different faiths marched along Morland Road and Red Cross Street to condemn the terror attack and pay tribute to the lives lost.

Residents of Bandra gathered at the Carter Road amphitheatre on Saturday evening, holding placards condemning the attack. Zeenat Shaukat Ali, director general of Wisdom Foundation, a group promoting inter-religious dialogue, was among those who were there. They raised slogans against Pakistan which has been accused of sending its nationals to carry out the killings. “All of us condemned terrorism. We said that we stood with the government. We want all the terrorists to be brought to book. The terrorists are a blot on Islam. They pretend they have a religion, but do not belong to any religion,: said Ali.

Furkan Shaikh, president of We Are Stronger Together Foundation which organised the protest, said, “The candle march was not just a tribute to the victims of the Pahalgam attack; it was a reminder to the world that India's spirit cannot be broken by bullets or bombs. Our unity is our greatest strength, and no act of terror will ever succeed in dividing us. We appeal to the Hon'ble Prime Minister of India to take the strongest possible action against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism and ensure justice for every innocent life lost."