Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid heartfelt tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, remembering their courage, dedication and sacrifice in the line of duty.
Marking the anniversary of the attack, widely observed as ‘Black Day’, the Prime Minister said the bravery of the fallen soldiers continues to inspire the nation.
In a post on X, Modi wrote: “Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019. Their devotion, resolve and service to the nation remain forever etched in our collective consciousness. Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage.”
Vice President Also Pays Homage
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid his respects to the slain personnel, describing their sacrifice as a permanent chapter in India’s history.
“I pay homage to the brave personnel who laid down their lives in the Pulwama terror attack. Their supreme sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s memory and continues to inspire us to build a strong and secure India,” he wrote.
Nation Remembers One of Deadliest Attacks
On February 14, 2019, Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district witnessed one of the deadliest terror strikes in the region’s history. A convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force was attacked on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway, killing 40 personnel.
The convoy comprised 78 buses carrying around 2,500 security personnel travelling from Jammu to Srinagar when it was targeted.
Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the bombing, stating that a suicide attacker carried out the strike, according to a local news agency.
In the aftermath, India launched a series of counter-terror operations, including airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan, a move that significantly escalated tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours.
The Pulwama attack not only heightened hostilities between India and Pakistan but also sparked global debate over cross-border terrorism and the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
