Preity Zinta Is 'Devastated and Heartbroken' Due To Bangladesh Violence: 'Hope The New Government...'

Preity Zinda has condemned violence against minorities in Bangladesh amid the ongoing crisis in the country. On Saturday morning, the Bollywood actress took to her X (formerly known as Twitter) handle and shared that she is “devastated and heartbroken” due to the Bangladesh crisis. She hoped for the recovery of peace in the country and sent prayers to those facing “hardships”.

“Devastated & heartbroken to hear of the violence in Bangladesh against their minority population. People killed, families displaced, women violated & places of worship being vandalized & burnt. Hope the new govt. takes appropriate steps in stopping the violence & protecting its people. My thoughts & prayers for everyone facing hardship #SaveBangladesiHindus,” she wrote.

Preity Zinta is not the first Indian actress who has condemned the attacks in Bangladesh. Previously, Sonu Sood also reshared a video on his X handle in which a Bangladeshi Hindu woman was seen expressing her pain. Sood requested the Indian authorities to bring back Indians from Bangladesh and wrote, “We should do our best to bring back all our fellow Indians from Bangladesh, so they get a good life here. This is not just the responsibility of our Government which is doing its best but also all of us. Jai Hind.”

Prior to him, Raveena Tandon also wrote, “I express my solidarity with the victims and call for an immediate end to this violence. It is essential that Global leaders and influencers, especially from India, speak out against these atrocities and work together to protect the rights and dignity of all people. We must not remain silent in the face of such suffering.”

Among others, Kangana Ranaut and Sonam Kapoor have also condemned the attacks on minorities in Bangladesh.