Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel killed in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack, stating their “devotion is etched in our consciousness” on this poignant anniversary. Observed annually on February 14, the attack involved a suicide bomber ramming an explosives-laden vehicle into a security convoy in Jammu and Kashmir, marking one of India’s deadliest terror incidents.
Attack Recap
On February 14, 2019, Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the bombing on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, killing 40 jawans and injuring dozens more. Today, February 14, 2026, marks the seventh anniversary amid heightened security alerts in Kashmir due to potential militant threats using IEDs or grenades.
National Remembrance
Leaders and citizens across India hold wreath-laying ceremonies, school programs on patriotism, and social media campaigns under the 2026 theme “Remember the Brave, Honor Their Sacrifice.” The event underscores India’s zero-tolerance stance on terrorism, as reaffirmed by past statements from PM Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah.
