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Jaishankar, Modi Honor Pulwama Martyrs, Vow Zero Tolerance to Cross-Border Terror

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid solemn tributes on the anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. They honored the 40 CRPF personnel killed when their convoy was targeted by a suicide bomber on the Srinagar-Jammu highway. The Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the deadly assault. The leaders stated that the sacrifice of the jawans strengthens the national resolve against cross-border terrorism and continues to inspire the country.

Key Points: Pulwama Attack Anniversary: Leaders Pay Tribute, Reject Terrorism

  • Leaders pay tribute to Pulwama martyrs
  • Attack killed 40 CRPF personnel in 2019
  • Jaishankar underscores zero-tolerance policy
  • PM Modi says courage inspires nation
  • Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility
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EAM Jaishankar pays tributes to Pulwama attack heroes; underlines resolve to zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism

EAM Jaishankar and PM Modi pay homage to the 40 CRPF personnel martyred in the 2019 Pulwama attack, reaffirming India's resolve against cross-border terrorism.

"Their sacrifice strengthens our resolve to pursue zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism. - S Jaishankar"

New Delhi, February 14

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday paid tributes to the heroes of the Pulwama terror attack and said that their sacrifice strengthens India's resolve to pursue zero-tolerance against cross-border terrorism.

In a post on X he said, "Tributes to the brave jawans who laid down their lives at Pulwama. Their sacrifice strengthens our resolve to pursue zero tolerance against cross-border terrorism."

The bravehearts of the deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district were remembered by many senior political leaders.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen heroes. He said their courage continues to inspire every Indian.

In a post on X, PM 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."

Earlier in the day, Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also paid humble respects to the brave CRPF personnel.

The Vice President remembered their sacrifice, saying that it is forever engraved in Indian history and will continue to inspire the nation for ages.

"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.

Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks when as many as 40 CRPF personnel were killed when their convoy was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on February 14, 2019.

The convoy comprised 78 buses in which around 2,500 personnel were travelling from Jammu to Srinagar.

Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the attack, saying it was caused by a suicide bomber, according to a local news agency.

India launched a series of counter-terror operations, including airstrikes at terror camps in Pakistan.

- ANI

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Sarah B
Reading this from abroad. The international community needs to hold state sponsors of terror accountable. India's stance of zero tolerance is absolutely correct. My heart goes out to the families of the heroes.
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Rohit P
Salute to the braves! 🙏 But paying tributes once a year is not enough. We need to see continuous, concrete action on the ground to secure our forces and dismantle terror infrastructure. Hope the government's resolve translates into permanent security.
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Priya S
Om Shanti. The pain of that day is still fresh. As a nation, we stood united in grief and in our response. The Balakot airstrike showed we will not just mourn, we will act. Jai Hind.
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Vikram M
Respectful criticism: While the statements are strong, we also need to focus on internal security loopholes. How did such a large convoy get targeted? Improving intelligence and tech surveillance is as important as a strong foreign policy stance.
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Kavya N
Their sacrifice will never be in vain. Every time I travel on that highway, I remember. We live in peace because of such heroes. Proud of our leadership for taking a firm stand.

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