14 February 2019: "On the fifth anniversary of Pulwama Terrorist Attack, the nation pays tribute to 40 CRPF martyrs”
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The Pulwama terrorist attack that took place on 14th February 2019 was a tragic incident that shook the entire nation. It occurred in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, when a convoy of vehicles carrying security Central Reserved Police Force Personnel (CRPF) was targeted by a suicide bomber. The blast claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel and injured many others.
The attack was carried out by a member of the Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The suicide bomber, identified as Adil Ahmad Dar, rammed his explosive-laden vehicle into one of the buses in the convoy, resulting in a massive explosion.
India, in response, took several measures to isolate Pakistan diplomatically and put pressure on the country to take action against the perpetrators of the attack. India also conducted airstrikes on a JeM training camp in Balakot, Pakistan, in an operation known as Operation Balakot.
Pulwama attack was widely condemned by the international community, with countries expressing their solidarity with India and offering their condolences to the families of the victims.The attack had a profound impact on the Indian society, with widespread anger and grief being expressed across the country.
In the aftermath of the attack, India took various steps to enhance its security apparatus and strengthen its counterterrorism efforts. These included revisiting its policies towards Pakistan and implementing stricter border controls.
The Pulwama terrorist attack remains a painful memory for the nation, serving as a reminder of the ongoing threat posed by terrorism and the need for continued vigilance in the fight against it.