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Pulwama attack: After Big B, Salman Khan donates to Bharat Ke Veer fund; Bollywood celebs urge fans to contribute

New Delhi: The deadly terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday (February 14) has shocked the entire country. The attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy has claimed the lives of over 40 jawans. Leading Bollywood celebs including Amitabh Bachchan, Salman Khan, Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, Akshay Kumar and Aamir Khan have condemned the attack and offered their condolences on social media. Salman Khan, who will be next seen in Ali Abbas Zafar’s ‘Bharat’, has offered to contribute for the Pulwama martyrs through his Being Human Foundation. The Minister of State for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju thanked Salman for contributing his bit in the Bharat Ke Veer fund. "Thank you @BeingSalmanKhan on offering to contribute for Pulwama Martyrs through BEING HUMAN FOUNDATION. I'll work out for handing over of the cheques in the account of #BharatKeVeer @BharatKeVeer," Kiren Rijiju wrote on the micro-blogging site. ‘’My heart goes out for the Jawans of our beloved country and their families who lost their lives as martyrs to save our families... #YouStandForIndia,’’ Salman had earlier tweeted. Popular singer and actor Diljit Dosanjh has also donated Rs 3,00,000 to the wives of the CRPF troopers who died in the terror attack in Pulwama.
Amitabh Bachchan has also offered to donate Rs 5 lakh each to the families of the CRPF troppers who lost their lives in the deadly attack. "Yes, Mr Bachchan will be giving Rs 5 lakh to each of the martyr's families and is currently finding out the correct process to do so," Big B’s spokesperson told IANS. Megastar Amitabh Bachchan to give Rs 5 lakh to each slain CRPF trooper's family Bollywood celebs including Bhumi Pednekar, Kriti Sanon and Taapsee Pannu have requested their fans to contribute to the Bharat Ke Veer fund. ''They leave everything behind to protect us and serve their mother land. We have to come together to protect their families during this horrific time. I salute every one of them for their valour and courage and sacrifice. I have done my bit, I request you to too ???????? Jai hind ???????? #BharatKeVeer #PulwamaTerrorAttacks,;; Bhumi wrote on Instagram.
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