With growing tensions between India and Pakistan, following the attack on 18 Indian soldiers in Uri last week, actor Karan Patel decided to share his thoughts on India’s Surgical Strike.

While all he wanted was to post his comment as a patriotic Indian, it backfired so much that he had to delete the post, a gossip portal stated.

His fans not only criticised his choice of words, but also asked him to delete the post immediately, the portal added.

He was quick to remove the post and also issue an apology through his micro-blogging page…

I understand my earlier posts did hurt a few ppl, i apologise from all my heart, may be the words i chose were incorrect. #ReallySorry ..!

— Karan Patel (@TheKaranPatel) September 29, 2016

Once and for all i say it for the last final time, if my previous posts hurt sentiments of ppl then im really sorry did not mean to #BigHug

— Karan Patel (@TheKaranPatel) September 29, 2016

Now that the mind is at ease i realise, more than #Indians or #Pakistanis ... we should strive to grow as Better Human Beings.. #IWillBeOne

— Karan Patel (@TheKaranPatel) September 29, 2016