"Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage": PM Modi pays homage to 2019 Pulwama attack bravehearts
New Delhi, February 14
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday paid tribute to the CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack, recalling their bravery, devotion, and service to the nation.
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.
However, India launched a series of counter-terror operations, including airstrikes at terror camps in Pakistan, marking a significant escalation.
The Pulwama terror attack not only triggered heightened tensions between India and Pakistan but also led to global discussions about cross-border terrorism and security in Jammu and Kashmir. It is marked as the 'Black Day' to remember the 40 brave CRPF soldiers who laid down their lives in the attack.
— ANI
Reader Comments
As someone living abroad, reading about this attack always brings tears. The bravery of those jawans is unparalleled. My heartfelt tributes.
Salute to the 40 bravehearts. The nation will always be indebted. While we remember them, we must also ensure our forces have the best equipment and intelligence to prevent such tragedies.
Om Shanti. Their families must live with this pain every single day. We, as citizens, must support them beyond just one day of remembrance. 🙏
The surgical strikes that followed showed we are no longer a soft state. That was the real tribute to our martyrs. Their courage did inspire a strong response.
Respectfully, while paying homage is important, I hope the focus remains on long-term security solutions in J&K so no more families have to suffer such loss. Actions speak louder than posts.
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