Hina Khan, one of Indian television’s most loved faces, has spoken out following the tragic terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir. The horrifying incident took place on April 22, when unidentified attackers opened fire on a group of tourists at Baisaran meadow. The brutal strike claimed 28 innocent lives and left many others injured. The nation mourned, and amid the grief, Hina poured her heart out through a moving message on Instagram, offering solidarity and urging unity.
Born and raised in Kashmir, the tragedy struck a deep chord with her. Sharing a note, she expressed heartbreak over the violence and the sorrow of losing innocent lives.
Hina began her message with raw emotion, saying it was a dark day that left her with tears and endless grief. She wrote that condolences and compassion meant nothing if people refused to face the truth. Especially, she said, for those from her own community, the reality must be acknowledged. Hina called out the attackers as “heartless, inhuman, brainwashed terrorists who claim to be Muslims” and described the act as beyond horrifying. She said the thought of someone being forced to renounce their faith at gunpoint and still being murdered shattered her completely.
Expressing sorrow as both an Indian and a Muslim, Hina admitted that she couldn’t move past what had happened in Pahalgam. She shared that the incident affected her mental health, but quickly added that the pain wasn’t just hers, it was the grief of every family who lost a loved one that day, and every Indian mourning alongside them. She prayed for the strength of the grieving families and peace for the departed souls.
In her words, “I Condemn it. I reject it. And I Hate those who did it. Wholeheartedly, Absolutely, Unconditionally.” Hina made it clear that terrorists claiming any religion didn’t represent humanity in any form. As heartbroken as she felt for the actions of some, she pleaded with fellow Indians not to alienate others based on faith.
She reminded everyone that division and conflict were exactly what those behind such attacks wanted. “If we end up fighting each other, we would be doing what they want us to do, to divide us, to keep us fighting and we must not let that happen as Indians,” she wrote. Declaring her loyalty, she stood firmly with the nation, its security forces, and its people. Hina said that all religions held the same value in India, and promised unconditional support for the country’s resolve to bring justice.
As a Kashmiri, Hina reflected on changes she witnessed in the valley. She mentioned seeing a desire for peace, an urge to maintain normalcy, and hope in the eyes of the younger generation. It gave her relief to see numerous Indian flags waving in the region and to hear chants of love for the nation. She hoped these positive changes would continue.
Hina also addressed an issue close to her heart, the displaced Kashmiri Pandits. She appealed to her fellow Kashmiris to embrace the spirit of brotherhood and welcome back those who once lived as family among them. “Will you accept it? I DO (wholeheartedly),” she declared. She expressed belief in peaceful coexistence and urged the people of Kashmir to step forward and prove that tourism was never a cultural invasion but a vital part of their economy.
Ending her note, Hina asked for justice as an Indian, a Muslim, and a human being. She called on everyone to unite, leave politics aside, reject hate, and stand as one. “We are Indians First. Jai Hind,” she wrote, concluding her message with hope and courage during one of the nation’s darkest hours.
