A wreath-laying ceremony was held at Lethpora in Pulwama on Saturday to honour the 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack.
Senior officials of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), along with members of the civil administration and other security agencies, paid floral tributes to the fallen jawans.
The CRPF also remembered its martyrs, recalling their sacrifice, courage and unwavering commitment to the nation.
In a post on X, the force said, “Lest we forget. On 14 Feb 2019, 40 bravehearts of CRPF India made the supreme sacrifice in Pulwama. Their valour remains etched in our hearts forever. DG GP Singh and all ranks pay solemn tributes to our martyrs. We stand firmly with their families.”
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to the fallen heroes, stating that their bravery continues to inspire every Indian. In his message on X, he said their devotion, resolve and service to the nation remain forever engraved in the country’s collective consciousness.
Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan also paid his respects, saying the supreme sacrifice of the CRPF personnel is permanently etched in the nation’s history and will inspire generations to come.
The Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir witnessed one of the deadliest terror attacks on February 14, 2019, when a convoy of 78 buses carrying around 2,500 CRPF personnel from Jammu to Srinagar was targeted on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway, killing 40 jawans.
Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad claimed responsibility for the suicide bombing. In response, India carried out a series of counter-terror operations, including airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan, leading to a major escalation in tensions between the two countries. (Agencies)
