Uri attack: Akshay Kumar urges people to financially help families of martyred jawans

Mumbai: The country is in shock after the ghastly attacks by militants at the Army brigade headquarters in Jammu and Kashmir’s Uri, leaving 18 soldiers dead. Several celebrities and Bollywood stars have been conveying condolences to the families of the deceased soldiers on social media and Akshay Kumar was also one of them.

In lieu of the attack, Akshay has now urged everyone to come forward to do their bit financially beyond just applauding our heroes and praying for their families.

Akshay has also played an Armyman and Air Force Officer in films and was seen as a Naval officer in the recent hit ‘Rustom’. Previously, he had also honoured soldiers who have given their lives at the border, at an event in Delhi last month. At the event, he had said, “They are decorated with a lot of medals and that is good. But I looked at their faces. The honour was required for them but they need money too. You have to be practical. I thought how about supporting them financially and that is when I decided to do my bit for each family present there.” He had reportedly donated Rs. 80 lakhs at that time. We hope the soldiers’ families receive all the support they require.