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Bollywood Mourns Kerela Temple Tragedy

Darpan News Desk IANS, 10 Apr, 2016 12:38 PM
  • Bollywood Mourns Kerela Temple Tragedy
B-town celebrities like Rishi Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra have expressed sorrow over the fire accident that claimed over 100 lives at a temple in Kerala's Kollam district.
 
A flying spark from a firecracker landed on a building where a large quantity of crackers had been stored, setting off explosions and a massive blaze that caused destruction in no time, witnesses said.
 
The blaze broke out in the temple in coastal town of Paravur in Kollam district around 3.30 a.m. when a large crowd of devotees had assembled. 
 
Here's what celebrities had to say:
 
Rishi Kapoor: Sad... Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
 
Farhan Akhtar: Heart goes out to all who lost a loved one in Kollam temple fire... Deepest condolences. Hope lessons will be learned re firework safety. (sic)
 
Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: Temples and shrines were built before the population explosion... We have failed to accommodate with time. We are all guilty. 
 
Emraan Hashmi: My deepest condolences to families who lost their beloved ones... Prayers for the injured. Strength and power to you all. 
 
 
Tamannaah Bhatia: My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all the victims and their families... Deeply saddened by this tragedy...
 
Amyra Dastur: Just heard about the Kollam Temple Fire. My hearts go out to the victims of this great tragedy. You are in my prayers. 
 
Ashish Chowdhry: Heartbreaking. How uncontrollable can a tragedy be when it can even occur at a place that's meant to give strength to face them...
 
Sophie Choudry: Condolences and prayers to families who've lost loved ones and the injured! So, so tragic! We must adhere to fire safety rules! 
 
Shamita Shetty: Terrible tragedy in Kerala! My heart goes out to those families who have lost their loved ones and those seriously injured!
 
Saqib Saleem: Extremely saddened by the news of the Kollam tragedy. My condolences to the families who've lost their loved ones.

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