Stars of the Indian film industry expressed their upset and distress over the horrific shootings at a Sikh Gurdwara in the US on Sunday 5th August 2012. A gunman opened fire at the Sikh Temple of Wisconsin in Oak Creek as dozens of people were preparing for a service on Sunday morning. Bollywood stars paid their respects and displayed their upset on social networking sites.
Amitabh Bachchan: “Terrible news of shooting in Wisconsin, USA, inside Sikh Temple… O! Lord! May all be safe! This is terrible news! What is happening in US ..? Another shooting of innocents..!! And inside a temple, a Gurdwara ..!!Pained and shocked beyond words. Prayers for those affected at Sikh Temple shooting. Indian Embassy official rushing to site…Not in a mood to tweet any more after learning of the shooting inside Gurudwara …let us all pray!!”
Akshay Kumar: “People on Earth still need to learn to get along. First the Colorado Batman shooting and now this! My heartfelt prayers for the victims and families of the Sikh temple shooting in Wisconsin.”
Shabana Azmi: “We condemn d loss of innocent lives at Sikh Gurdwara Wisconsin and pray for the swift recovery of injured. When will this madness end? Attacks at houses of worship (Wisconsin) must be condemned by all This type of crime strikes at the very foundation of religious freedom.”
Anupam Kher: “Attack & Killing of innocent people in a Gurudwara in America is a sad & cowardly act. My heartfelt condolence to the families of victims.”
Six innocent people lost their lives in the shootings, whilst others were left injured. The attacke was also shot to his death by a police officer.
Five men and a woman aged between 39 and 84 died. Four people were found dead inside the building, and two outside.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all the victims of the horrific incident and their families.
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