Most inhuman and barbaric act' celebs react on Palghar mob lynching case

The incident of mob lynching in Palghar district of Maharashtra is being strongly opposed on social media. Former Indian cricketer and BJP MP Gautam Gambhir on Monday condemned the mob lynching of three men in Maharashtra's Palghar district. Taking to the microblogging site, Gambhir called the incident as 'most inhuman and barbaric act'. Bollywood actors Farhan Akhtar and Anupam Kher condemned the violence expressing their grief over the incident. Farhan Akhtar wrote on Twitter, ' "Strongly condemn the violence that took the lives of 3 people in Palghar. Mob rule should have no place in our society and I hope the murderers have been arrested and that justice is delivered swiftly."

On the other hand director and actor Anupam Kher tweeted, "What is going on? Why is this happening? This is the heinous crime against humanity."On Thursday, April 16, 2020, a huge mob of tribals allegedly lynched three people near a village in Palghar during the national lockdown. The incident took place on Dabhadi-Khanvel Road within the territorial limits of Kasa Police Station. The tribals also attacked the police team that arrived on the spot to rescue the three men. Netizens have been taking to their social media handles to demand a high-level probe into the incident.

This tragedy from Palghar is really heart breaking and barbaric
Where are we heading as a society 😔
I request @CMOMaharashtra to take strict action against the culprits
No mercy or leniency whatsoever, I have no words to describe my sorrow or anger 🙏 @DGPMaharashtrapic.twitter.com/nF6Xy7MWqk

— Ramesh Solanki (@Rajput_Ramesh) April 19, 2020

The most inhuman, barbaric & reprehensible act by animals walking around in human skin
They took three lives & didn't even consider the pleas of a defenseless 70 year old man
Disgust & shame is all that is left! #Palghar#moblynching

— Gautam Gambhir (@GautamGambhir) April 19, 2020

Strongly condemn the violence that took the lives of 3 people in Palghar. Mob rule should have no place in our society and I hope the murderers have been arrested and that justice is delivered swiftly.

— Farhan Akhtar (@FarOutAkhtar) April 19, 2020

HORRIFIED AND DEEPLY DEEPLY SADDENED at the #PalgharMobLynching of three sadhus. Couldn’t watch the video till the end. ये क्या हो रहा है? ये क्यों हो रहा है। मानवता का जघन्य अपराध है ये।

— Anupam Kher (@AnupamPKher) April 19, 2020