Seven Years Since The Pulwama Attack: Leaders Pay Tribute To Martyrs

The National Leaders Remember the Fallen

  • On the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama attack national leaders paid tribute to the memory of martyrs. Prime Minister Narendra Modi Union Home Minister Amit Shah Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi paid their respects to the security personnel who died in the line of duty.
  • The attack occurred on February 14 2019 in Pulwama which is located in Jammu and Kashmir. Terrorists launched an assault against a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) convoy that transported soldiers. The incident stands as one of the most lethal assaults against Indian security forces.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will always remember the sacrifices made by the martyrs. He expressed that the country honors all security personnel who endanger their lives to safeguard its territory. He defined terrorism as a primary global danger which India will work to eliminate from the planet.

Details of the 2019 Attack

A terrorist attacked a CRPF convoy in Pulwama during the 2019 incident. The explosion resulted in the death of 40 jawans who suffered nonfatal wounds. The attack triggered national mourning which produced intense reactions throughout the entire nation.

Investigation and Legal Action

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) accused 18 people in a 2020 chargesheet. Authorities apprehended seven of the defendants. Investigators confirmed that the accused individuals assisted Pakistani terrorists who participated in the attack.

Ongoing Commitment to Security

The martyrs' sacrifice continues to receive remembrance from leaders seven years after the incident. The government maintains that fighting terrorism remains a top priority.