Pulwama Attack: 39 jawans killed in fidayeen attack on CRPF convoy; PM says 'sacrifices won't go in vain'

Background

PULWAMA: At least 39 CRPF personnel were feared dead and 35 injured in a major blast triggered by militants in a vehicle that was carrying them in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district. The vehicle was blown up by an improvised explosive device or IED explosion on Srinagar-Jammu highway in Awantipora area of the district.

Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed the responsibility of the IED blast. Further details of the incident are awaited.

23:16 PM (IST)  •  14 Feb 2019

Jammu Chamber of Commerce and Industries has announced a peaceful Jammu Bandh tomorrow (February 15) as a protest against the killing of CRPF Jawans in Pulwama.

23:15 PM (IST)  •  14 Feb 2019

NIA team to leave for Jammu tomorrow morning