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India Honors 6th Anniversary of Pulwama Terror Attack

Leaders and citizens pay tribute to 40 CRPF personnel killed in 2019, emphasizing their sacrifice and commitment to fighting terrorism.

  • The Pulwama terror attack occurred on February 14, 2019, when a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy, killing 40 personnel.
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, and other leaders paid homage to the martyred soldiers, calling their sacrifice unforgettable.
  • The CRPF's 76th Battalion held a tribute program to honor the fallen soldiers, particularly five members of their unit who died in the attack.
  • In response to the attack, India conducted the Balakot airstrikes on February 26, 2019, targeting JeM terror camps in Pakistan and destroying their infrastructure.
  • The attack and its aftermath remain a symbol of national resilience and a commitment to combating terrorism with a 'zero tolerance' policy.
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