Today marks six years since the Pulwama attack, a tragic day in India's history. We remember the 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 terror attack.

 The Pulwama attack occurred on February 14, 2019, when a suicide bomber from the Pakistan-based terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The attack killed 40 CRPF personnel and was one of the deadliest terror attacks in Kashmir.

🇮🇳Location: Lethpora, Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India

🇮🇳Date: February 14, 2019

🇮🇳Attack Type: Suicide bombing

🇮🇳Casualties: 40 CRPF personnel killed, many injured

🇮🇳Perpetrator: Adil Ahmad Dar (a Kashmir Militant from JeM)

🇮🇳Claimed by: Jaish-e-Mohammed

Aftermath & Response:

Balakot Airstrikes (February 26, 2019): In retaliation, the Indian Air Force conducted airstrikes in Balakot, Pakistan, targeting JeM training camps.

India-Pakistan Tensions: The incident led to increased tensions, including an aerial dogfight between the Indian and Pakistani air forces.

Global Condemnation: Many countries, including the US, UK, and France, condemned the attack and supported India's stance against terrorism.

Diplomatic Actions: India revoked Pakistan’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) trade status and increased diplomatic pressure on Pakistan to act against terror groups.

Security Measures: India intensified counterterrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir.

The Pulwama attack remains a significant event in India’s security history, influencing its counterterrorism policies and relations with Pakistan.

Balakot Airstrike (Feb 26, 2019):

In retaliation, the Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted airstrikes on JeM training camps in Balakot, Pakistan.

India claimed that many terrorists were killed, though Pakistan denied any major casualties.

International Reaction:

The attack was widely condemned by countries like the U.S., Russia, France, and the U.K.

Pakistan denied involvement, but India accused it of harboring and supporting JeM

India-Pakistan Tensions:

The attack led to increased military tensions, with aerial dogfights between Indian and Pakistani fighter jets on February 27, 2019.

Indian pilot Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistan but later released as a peace gesture.

Diplomatic & Economic Actions:

India withdrew Pakistan’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) status and imposed 200% tariffs on Pakistani imports.

Efforts were intensified to blacklist JeM chief Masood Azhar, who was later declared a global terrorist by the United Nations in May 2019.

The Pulwama attack remains one of the deadliest terror incidents in Kashmir and a significant event in India-Pakistan relations.