Galwan Valley: Akshay Kumar, Amitabh Bachchan & others pay condolence to martyrs' families

With escalating tensions between India and China at Ladakh’s Galwan Valley, it was a sad day yesterday as at least 20 Indian army personnel were martyred. 

As the news of their face-off with Chinese counterparts reached social media, Bollywood celebs paid their condolences to the martyrs’ families. 

Among the first was Akshay Kumar who tweeted, "Deeply saddened by the death of our bravehearts in #GalwanValley. We will forever be indebted to them for their invaluable service to the nation. My heartfelt condolences to their families 🙏🏻"

Amitabh Bachchan wrote, "T 3565 - .... ज़रा आँख में भर लो पानी ; जो शहीद हुए हैं उनकी , ज़रा याद करो क़ुर्बानी ...they sacrificed their lives to protect our country , to keep us safe and secure. SALUTE Indian Army Officers and Jawans! JAI HIND"

Hrithik Roshan tweeted, "It leaves me with a heavy heart to know of the lives lost in Ladakh & the unrest we are faced with. Our defence stands tall on ground. My highest respect to the martyred in the line of duty. Condolences & prayers for their families. May the departed & living find peace 🙏🏻"

Yami Gautam wrote, "Heartfelt condolences to the families of our brave soldiers who got martyred 🙏🏻We are deeply indebted to our Indian Army for their sacrifice and always upholding the security & integrity of the Nation. But really praying for peace & hope 🙏🏻
Jai Hind #GalwanValley"

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Sonu Sood wrote, "Santosh babu.. you will remain in our hearts forever. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten. We Salute you and your family for what you did for our nation🙏. #GalwanValley"

Neha Dhupia posted, "Condolences to the families of the soldiers who laid their lives down in #Galwanvalley ... we are indebted to these brave hearts for life ... Jai hind"

Kareena Kapoor Khan wrote, “Condolences to the families of the bravehearts who lost their lives. Thank you for all your sacrifices.”