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Pulwama terror attack
The Pulwama terror attack of February 14, 2019, remains one of the deadliest strikes on Indian security forces in decades. Executed by a suicide bomber affiliated with Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), the attack led to the deaths of 40 CRPF personnel and triggered a massive shift in India's internal security policies and foreign relations.
This page on Moneycontrol.com offers a comprehensive overview of the Pulwama attack, its repercussions, investigation progress, and long-term counter-terrorism measures taken by India.
What Happened in Pulwama on February 14, 2019?- A convoy of over 70 CRPF vehicles was en route from Jammu to Srinagar when a suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into one of the buses near Lethpora in Pulwama district. The impact killed 40 jawans on the spot and injured several others. JeM quickly claimed responsibility.
- The bomber was identified as Adil Ahmad Dar, a local youth from South Kashmir who had reportedly joined JeM in 2018. The attack involved nearly 80 kg of explosives, including RDX and ammonium nitrate.
- In response to the Pulwama attack, the Indian Air Force launched the Balakot airstrike on February 26, 2019, targeting a JeM training camp in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region. This marked India’s first air raid across the Line of Control (LoC) since the 1971 war.
- India revoked Pakistan’s MFN (Most Favoured Nation) status.
- Global pressure intensified on Pakistan to act against JeM leadership.
- The United Nations Security Council condemned the attack and eventually listed Masood Azhar, JeM chief, as a global terrorist.
- India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) conducted a detailed probe and uncovered a wide terror module operating from Pulwama and South Kashmir. Several overground workers and local collaborators were arrested. The NIA found that Pakistan-based handlers coordinated the attack via encrypted messaging apps.
- By 2023, all identified local operatives involved in the planning or logistics of the attack had either been neutralized in encounters or arrested.
- The Pulwama attack led to sweeping reforms in convoy movement protocols, border surveillance, and terror financing laws.
- Convoys are now accompanied by aerial surveillance drones and road sanitization teams.
- The government launched Operation All-Out, intensifying counter-terror operations in South Kashmir.
- Legislative changes allowed the seizure of property and bank accounts linked to terrorist funding.
- IOA general secretary meets sports minister, discusses IOC ban
Imposing the suspension, the IOC said the denial of visas was against the principles of the Olympic Charter.
- Pakistan officials harass guests invited to Indian High Commission's Iftar party
Indian High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria hosted the annual event at Serena Hotel for which guests were invited from all over Pakistan.
- CRPF man who survived Pulwama attack wins hearts by feeding a Kashmiri child on duty
A video of the incident was shared on the Twitter handle of Srinagar Sector CRPF and retweeted by the CRPF Madadgar handle. It was captioned: “Humanity is the mother of all religions.”
- CRPF advisory to kin of all Pulwama martyrs after one family duped of Rs 1.5 lakh
The conman, who came to visit the parents of the martyr in a white Indica taxi he had hired from Ropar bus stand, is still at large.
- Country will be safe from terror attacks only if Modi is once again installed as PM: Amit Shah
Shah was in Davangere to campaign for BJP candidate and former Union Minister G M Siddeshwara, pitted against H B Manjappa of Congress.
- Citing Pulwama and Parliament attacks, President praises valour, sacrifice of security forces
Forces such as the Central Reserve Police Force have been playing a pivotal role in checking separatism and terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, he said.
- 86% Indians approve of decision to bomb JeM terror camps in Pakistan after Pulwama attack: Survey
Besides, a majority of people believe that Modi is a more popular figure now than he was in 2014
- Modi govt took credit for valour of armed forces; failed to ensure their safety: TDP
TDP national spokesperson Dinkar Lanka told that Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman inaugurated bullet proof buses for the CRPF in September 2017, but the paramilitary force has not received them yet.
- India, US seek meaningful and irreversible action from Pakistan on terror
The two countries exchanged views on threats posed by international terrorist organisations during the US-India Counter-terrorism Joint Working Group and Designations Dialogue that concluded on Friday.
- Indo-Pak relations to remain tense till elections in India: Imran Khan
Tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after the February 14 attack by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed in Pulwama.
- Owaisi brothers target Narendra Modi over Pulwama terror attack, 'chowkidar' campaign
In the run-up to the general election, the BJP has stepped up its 'Mai Bhi Chowkidar' campaign with Modi along with all senior ministers and party leaders, prefixing the word "chowkidar" to their Twitter handles.
- Nirmala Sitharaman slams Congress, Oppn for questioning IAF air strikes
Not respecting armed forces, but to bring them to shame to make them kneel down to their interests and even defame them has been the approach of the Congress party, Sitharaman alleged.
- Virtual SIMs used in Pulwama terror attack; India to approach US for help
The main mastermind of the audacious attack, Mudassir Khan, was killed in the encounter in Tral.
- BCCI donates IPL opening ceremony funds to CRPF and Armed Forces
The 12th editions of the popular league is beginning today with a clash between defending champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royals Challengers Banaglore (RCB) in Chennai.
- Those abusing PM Modi now insulting security forces: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
Naqvi alleged that the Congress leaders are “mourning” the deaths of terrorists.
- Congress has insulted martyrdom of soldiers, put question mark on national security: Amit Shah
Prime Minister Narendra Modi had on March 22 cited Sam Pitroda's comments to launch an all out attack against the Congress on the issues of terrorism and national security.
- IAF seeks fresh ammunition as Pakistan deploys F-16s along border: Report
Ever since the Pulwama attack, India has continued to maintain high operational alertness
- School buses, patients held up by military roadblocks on main Kashmir highway
Tensions in Kashmir, a mountainous region claimed by both India and Pakistan, have been elevated since a suicide car bomb attack killed 40 Indian paramilitary police in the region on February 14.
- Politics over dead bodies won't fetch votes: Hemant Soren slams BJP over Pulwama ‘politicisation'
The former Jharkhand chief minister, who was here to hold talks with grand alliance members for firming up the tie-up, said the government should do its job and allow the security forces to theirs.
- US focused on pressing Pakistan to take sustained, irreversible actions against terrorists: American diplomat
Recently, tensions between India and Pakistan escalated after a suicide bomber of Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammed killed 40 CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district in February 14.
