On Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2019, in Jammu and Kashmir, an indoctrinated kid drove an explosive-laden car into a CRPF convoy, murdering 40 CRPF soldiers and leaving the video message, “Don’t fall in love.”
The nation’s quick response to the tragic terror assault in Pulwama echoed in harmony in support of India’s reprisal for the killings. Ten things you should know about one of the bloodiest terror assaults that happened in Kashmir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke about the Pulwama terror incident on Tuesday, remembering the sacrifice made by CRPF troops. “Remembering our valiant heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama,” the prime minister said on Twitter. The nation’s quick response to the tragic terror assault in Pulwama echoed in harmony in support of India’s reprisal for the killings. Ten things you should know about one of the bloodiest terror assaults that happened in Kashmir.
Think back to the 2019 Pulwama assault
The 2019 Pulwama attack on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway killed 40 Indian Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel and the perpetrator, Adil Ahmad Dar, a Kashmiri youth from the Pulwama district. The attack was blamed on Pakistan-based Islamist terrorist group, Jaish-e-Mohammed.
India blamed Pakistan, which condemned the attack and denied any connections. The attack severely impacted India-Pakistan relations, leading to a 2019 India-Pakistan military standoff. Indian investigations identified 19 accused, with the main accused, six others, killed, and seven arrested by August 2021.
The Indian government, including the Intelligence Bureau and Kashmir Police, ignored at least eleven intelligence inputs from multiple sources before the attack. Governor Satya Pal Malik claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi asked him to remain silent on security lapses by his administration.
78 vehicles carrying over 2,500 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Jammu to Srinagar were disrupted by a bomb attack. The convoy was rammed by a car carrying explosives, killing 40 CRPF personnel and injuring many others. Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility, while Pakistan denied involvement. The incident occurred near Awantipora, Srinagar.
PM Modi hails the heroes of the Pulwama attack for their great sacrifice
Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored the Pulwama heroes who lost their lives in a terrorist assault that claimed many lives in Jammu and Kashmir in 2019. According to Prime Minister Modi, we are motivated to create a powerful and advanced India by the courage of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) members who lost their lives in a terrorist assault in Pulwama in 2019. “Remembering our brave heroes who we lost on this day in Pulwama,” tweeted Prime Minister Modi. We shall never forget the ultimate sacrifice they made.
A militant rammed an explosive-led vehicle into a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, killing 40 personnel. The attack occurred in the Pulwama district of J&K. PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah paid tribute to the brave soldiers who died in the Pakistan-sponsored terrorist attack in the south Kashmir district. In response, the Indian Air Force launched an airstrike against terrorist camps in Pakistan’s Balakot in retaliation. The Mirage 2000 deep-penetration fighter jets and other IAF assets were used in the strike, which targeted the largest Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camp in Pakistan. The operation was carried out by Maulana Yosuf Azhar, the brother-in-law of JeM chief Masood Azhar, who was in charge of the terror camp.
PM Modi on the Pulwama terror attack: “Like you, I have a fire raging in my heart too.”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief and outrage over the Pulwama attack in Begusarai, Bihar, which claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel. He launched several projects in Bihar, including the Patna metro rail, through video conferencing, promising development and enhancement of the state. The Patna Metro Rail project, costing ₹13,365.77 crore, consists of two corridors and is expected to be completed in five years. The PM’s message resonated with the crowds in Begusarai.
The Prime Minister then started work on projects anticipated to cost ₹33,000 crore, including expanding Barauni’s oil refinery to produce 9 million tons of oil. Additionally, Modi inaugurated the first phase of the Patna River Front Development and the city’s gas distribution system in Patna.
He claimed that in addition to supplying industry and transportation with fuel without harming the environment, the Pradhan Mantri Urja Ganga Pariyojana would turn Bihar’s economy into one centered on gas, guarantee the state’s energy sufficiency, and create jobs for young people. He stated, “All of this is happening because the people voted for a stable and majority government 4.5 years ago,” before going over each project.
