February 14, 2026, marked the 7th anniversary of the Pulwama Attack, in which 40 CRPF jawans lost their lives while on duty. The incident took place in 2019 when a suicide bomber targeted a convoy of 78 vehicles transporting over 2,500 soldiers along the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway.<\/p>\n
The devastating attack resulted in the loss of 40 jawans and left more than 35 others injured, making it one of the deadliest terror strikes in history. This day serves as a solemn reminder of the ultimate sacrifice made by our brave soldiers.<\/p>\n
The Pulwama Attack was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in India, carried out on 14 February 2019 against a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) in Jammu and Kashmir.<\/p>\n
Following the attack, the National Investigation Agency (NIA) assembled a 12-member team to conduct a thorough investigation. Initial findings indicated that approximately 300 kilograms of explosives, including 80 kilograms of RDX, were used in the blast. The NIA later confirmed that Adil Ahmad Dar was the suicide bomber responsible for the attack.<\/p>\n
In August 2020, the NIA filed a charge sheet against 19 accused terrorists. By August 2021, security forces had neutralized seven key conspirators, while seven others were apprehended.<\/p>\n
The attack led to nationwide outrage, with the Indian government promising a positive response. On February 26, 2019, the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched the Balakot Airstrike, striking Jaish-e-Mohammed\u2019s training camps in Pakistan\u2019s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.<\/p>\n
Beyond military action, India also pursued diplomatic measures to isolate Pakistan on the global stage. Efforts were made to ensure Pakistan remained on the FATF “grey list,” while India sought international backing for its counter-terrorism initiatives.<\/p>\n