Pulwama Attack 7th Anniversary: From PM Modi To CRPF, Tributes Pour In For The Braveheart Soldiers Martyred

The seventh anniversary of the Pulwama attack is marked with national tributes and discussions on security policy, cross-border terrorism, and regional stability. Leaders recall the loss of CRPF personnel and emphasise continued vigilance and secure transport measures on key routes in Jammu and Kashmir.

The seventh anniversary of the Pulwama attack is being marked across India, with top leaders recalling the loss of security personnel and the wider impact on national security thinking. The tributes revisit the 2019 suicide bombing in Jammu and Kashmir that killed 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel and reshaped regional tensions.

On 14 February 2019, a convoy of Central Reserve Police Force vehicles was moving along the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir. A suicide bomber struck the convoy, causing a blast that killed 40 personnel. The incident has since been remembered in security circles as a “Black Day” in Indian history.

Pulwama attack details and immediate security response

The convoy that came under attack had 78 buses carrying nearly 2,500 Central Reserve Police Force personnel from Jammu to Srinagar. An explosives-packed vehicle rammed one of the buses, triggering a powerful explosion. The blast led to heavy casualties and severe damage, and security forces rapidly strengthened checks and movement protocols across Jammu and Kashmir after the attack.

The bombing drew strong condemnation from many countries and multilateral forums. Local media reported that the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility, stating that a suicide bomber carried out the assault. Security agencies reviewed convoy procedures, while national debate grew around threats to personnel operating on the Srinagar–Jammu National Highway and other routes.

India’s response and regional tensions after Pulwama attack

Following the Pulwama attack, India launched a series of counter-terror steps targeting suspected infrastructure across the border in Pakistan. These measures included airstrikes on alleged terror training camps. The military response sharply raised tensions between India and Pakistan and revived global discussions about militancy in Jammu and Kashmir and cross-border terrorism.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the attack and the personnel killed, describing them as “brave heroes”. Modi posted on X: “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,” said PM Modi on X.

Nation Pays Tribute:

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan also issued a message on the seventh anniversary, focusing on the sacrifices made. “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 said.

CRPF pays tribute to the brave-heart soldiers:

On 14 Feb 2019, 40 bravehearts of
@crpfindia
made the supreme sacrifice in #Pulwama. Their valour remains etched in our hearts forever.

Family of Pulwama attack martyr Jaimal Singh recalls the black day of February 14, 2019 when the dastardly terror attack took place.

Rajnath Singh pays tribute:

Remembering and paying my heartfelt tributes to the brave CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the cowardly terror attack in Pulwama on 14 February 2019. The nation stands united in honouring their memory and in solidarity with their families. Their sacrifice remains a reminder of the grave threats posed by terrorism to our nation.