Mumbai, April 24 -- Actor Gajraj Rao has condemned the horrific terrorist attack on tourists that took place in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam, which has left the nation in shock.

While speaking to ANI, Rao expressed his deep concern over the attack and urged the people of India not to let such acts disrupt the progress and peace in the region.

"This is a very painful incident. We must ask ourselves - who benefits from such attacks?" he said.

"...Tourists had started returning to Srinagar and Pahalgam. The lives of local traders and shikara owners were getting back on track," he added.

"When people meet, misunderstandings go away. This exchange was increasing and growing well. But maybe some people, on both sides of the border, did not ...