Rishi Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi and John Abraham have mourned the loss of lives in the major fire that broke out in Puttingal Devi Temple complex near Kollam in Kerala
Bollywood celebrities Rishi Kapoor, Emraan Hashmi and John Abraham have mourned the loss of lives in the major fire that broke out in Puttingal Devi Temple complex near Kollam in Kerala, killing 102 people and injuring over 280.
Thousands of people had gathered at the temple precincts to witness the display of fireworks which was underway since midnight when the blaze erupted at around 3.30 AM.
The mishap occurred as sparks of the fireworks fell on the store room ‘Kambapura’ and the fire crackers kept there exploded with a deafening noise.
“Sad. #Puttingal #Kollam #Kerala. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased,” Rishi tweeted.
Sad. #Puttingal #Kollam #Kerala. Heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased.
— Rishi Kapoor (@chintskap) April 10, 2016
Hashmi wrote, “My deepest condolences to families who lost their beloved ones & prayers for the injured. Strength and power to you all. #Kollam.”
My deepest condolences to families who lost their beloved ones & prayers for the injured. Strength and power to you all. #Kollam
— emraan hashmi (@emraanhashmi) April 10, 2016
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan retweeted emergency helpline numbers following the tragedy.
#supportkollam pic.twitter.com/BXqEnvb66h
— BJP KERALAM (@BJP4Keralam) April 10, 2016
Abraham said, “Devastated knowing about the innocent lives lost at the #Kollam fire, my condolences to their families & prayers for all the injured!”
Devastated knowing about the innocent lives lost at the #Kollam fire, my condolences to their families & prayers for all the injured!
— John Abraham (@TheJohnAbraham) April 10, 2016
Filmmaker Shekhar Kapur appealed for control over fire works.
“People go to pray and celebrate life. Come away in wakeof death and tragedy #fireworks getting dangerous and must must be controlled #Kollam.”
People go 2 pray and celebrate life. Come away in wake of death and tragedy #fireworks getting dangerous and must must be controlled #Kollam
— Shekhar Kapur (@shekharkapur) April 10, 2016
Actress Dia Mirza blamed the tragedy on negligence.
“When tragedies are struck by human apathy and negligence it makes it so much more painful…so many innocent lives lost. Gutted. #Kollam.”
When tragedies are struck by human apathy and negligence it makes it so much more painful…so many innocent lives lost. Gutted. #Kollam
— Dia Mirza (@deespeak) April 10, 2016
“Heart goes out to all who lost a loved one in #KollamTempleFire.. deepest condolences. Hope lessons will be learned re firework safety (sic),” actor-director Farhan Akhtar posted.
Heart goes out to all who lost a loved one in #KollamTempleFire .. deepest condolences. Hope lessons will be learned re firework safety.
— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 10, 2016
Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra said, “#KollamTempleFire temples and shrines were built before the population explosion. We have failed to accommodate with time. We are all guilty.”
#KollamTempleFire temples and shrines were built before the population explosion We have FAILED to accommodate with time WE ARE ALL GUILTY
— Rakeysh Mehra (@RakeyshOmMehra) April 10, 2016
Actor Anupam Kher said, “Sad to hear about the fire in a temple in Kollam, Kerala. My heartfelt condolences to the families for d loss of their dear ones. #Tragic.”
Sad to hear about the fire in a temple in Kollam, Kerala. My heartfelt condolences to the families for d loss of their dear ones. #Tragic
— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPkher) April 10, 2016
“Sad visuals of the fire breaking out at the Kollam Temple. Heart goes out to the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy,” wrote Riteish Deshmukh.
Sad visuals of the fire breaking out at the Kollam Temple. Heart goes out to the families of the victims of this terrible tragedy.
— Riteish Deshmukh (@Riteishd) April 10, 2016
Tamannaah Bhatia: My heartfelt condolences and prayers to all the victims and their families… Deeply saddened by this tragedy…
My Heartfelt condolences & prayers to all the victims and their families.. Deeply saddened by this tragedy..#Kollam #KeralaTempleFire
— Tamannaah Bhatia (@tamannaahspeaks) April 10, 2016
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.
Just heard about the #KollamTempleFire
My hearts go out to the victims of this great tragedy. You are in my prayers pic.twitter.com/cH7qkd0tSj— Amyra Dastur (@AmyraDastur93) April 10, 2016
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…
Heartbreaking. How uncontrollable can a tragedy b when it can even occur at a place thats meant 2 give strength face em.. #KollamTempleFire
— Ashish Chowdhry (@AshishChowdhry) April 10, 2016
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!
Condolences & prayers to families who’ve lost loved ones & the injured! So so tragic!We must adhere to fire safety rules! #KollamTempleFire
— SOPHIE CHOUDRY (@Sophie_Choudry) April 10, 2016
Shamita Shetty: Terrible tragedy in Kerala! My heart goes out to those families who have lost their loved ones and those seriously injured!
Terrible tragedy in Kerala!my heart goes out 2those families who ve lost their loved ones n those seriously injured! #KollamTempleFire
— Shamita Shetty (@ShamitaShetty) April 10, 2016
Saqib Saleem: Extremely saddened by the news of the Kollam tragedy. My condolences to the families who’ve lost their loved ones.
Extremely saddened by the news of the #Kollam tragedy. My condolences to the families who’ve lost their loved ones.
— Saqib Saleem (@Saqibsaleem) April 10, 2016
