Pulwama Attack: 39 jawans killed in fidayeen attack on CRPF convoy; PM says 'sacrifices won't go in vain'
Pulwama Attack: At least 39 CRPF personnel were killed and 35 injured in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday when a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in. Over 2,500 jawans were part of the 70-vehicle CRPF contingent of its three battalions.
ABP News Bureau
Last Updated:
14 Feb 2019 11:17 PM
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.
NIA team to leave for Jammu tomorrow morning
We strongly reiterate our appeal to all members of the international community to support the proposal to list terrorists, including JeM Chief Masood Azhar, as a designated terrorist under the 1267 Sanctions Committee of the UN Security Council and to ban terrorist organisations operating from territories controlled by Pakistan: MEA
The Government of India is firmly and resolutely committed to take all necessary measures to safeguard national security. We are equally resolved to fight against the menace of terrorism. We demand that Pakistan stop supporting terrorists and terror groups operating from their territory and dismantle the infrastructure operated by terrorist outfits to launch attacks in other countries: MEA
This heinous and despicable act has been perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based and supported terrorist organisation proscribed by the United Nations and other countries. This terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by Government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity: MEA
This heinous and despicable act has been perpetrated by Jaish-e-Mohammed, a Pakistan-based and supported terrorist organisation proscribed by the United Nations and other countries. This terror group is led by the international terrorist Masood Azhar, who has been given full freedom by Government of Pakistan to operate and expand his terror infrastructure in territories under the control of Pakistan and to carry out attacks in India and elsewhere with impunity: MEA
The Goverment of India condemns in the strongest possible terms the cowardly terrorist attack on our brave security forces in Pulwama, Jammu & Kashmir: Ministry of External Affairs
The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it: US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster
The attack was carried out by Pakistan backed Jaish e Mohammed. A strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this. The country pays tribute to the brave jawans who were martyred: Home Minister Rajnath Singh
Intelligence agencies had on February 8 issued an alert about an IED attack and advised forces to sanitize the area properly before occupying their place of deployment. "Before occupying your place of deployment, please sanitize the area properly as there are inputs of use of IEds," the alert had mentioned.
Intelligence agencies had on February 8 issued an alert about an IED attack and advised forces to sanitize the area properly before occupying their place of deployment. "Before occupying your place of deployment, please sanitize the area properly as there are inputs of use of IEds," the alert had mentioned.
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, who reached Thimpu, Bhutan earlier today for the annual Secretary-level talks, has decided to cut short the visit and rush back
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba, who reached Thimpu, Bhutan earlier today for the annual Secretary-level talks, has decided to cut short the visit and rush back
Breaking: Explosive used in the Pulwama attack was RDX, say Sources. The vehicle of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist was laden with over 200 kg of explosives.
Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik has directed immediate enhancement of surveillance and review of the security management of all important installations and establishments in the state, in the aftermath of a major terror attack on a CRPF convoy.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi: Attack on CRPF personnel in Pulwama is despicable. I strongly condemn this dastardly attack. The sacrifices of our brave security personnel shall not go in vain. The entire nation stands shoulder to shoulder with the families of the brave martyrs. May the injured recover quickly. Spoke to Home Minister Rajnath Singh Ji and other top officials regarding the situation in the wake of the attack in Pulwama.
Suicide attacker rammed his vehicle around 3.15 p.m., taking the security forces completely by surprise. The convoy started from Jammu around 3.30 am and was supposed to reach Srinagar before sunset, officials said. The number of personnel travelling back to the Valley was high as there was no movement on the highway for the last two to three days because of bad weather and other administrative reasons, they said.
Usually, about 1,000 personnel are part of a convoy but this time it was a total of 2,547 personnel, PTI quoted officials as saying. A road opening party was deployed and the convoy had armoured counter-terror vehicles. The bus that was the focus of the attack belongs to the 76th battalion of the force and had 39 personnel on board.
Update: At least 30 CRPF personnel killed as militants attack convoy in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir, PTI quotes officials.
Pained beyond words by the terror attack on our soldiers in #Pulwama (J&K). It is an act of cowardice. My deepest condolences are with the families of our soldiers who have lost their lives. Our forces will remain firm against such acts of terror and defeat them: BJP chief Amit Shah
Randeep Surjewala, Congress on Pulwama attack: We strongly condemn this cowardly attack, we extend condolences to the kin of the jawans who were martyred. This is the 18th big terror attack in the last 5 years under this Modi Govt. When will the 56-inch chest reply?
I don't have enough words to condemn this attack. Border skirmishes and surgical strikes are leading to nothing. NDA Govt and all political parties must come together and reach a solution to end this bloodshed.
The vehicle of Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist, rammed into a CRPF bus on the Srinagar-Jammu highway, was laden with over 200 kg of explosives.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh speaks to DG CRPF RR Bhatnagar over Pulwama attack in which at least 18 CRPF jawans were killed and over 35 injured: PTI
CRPF death toll in Pulwana attack in Jammu and Kashmir rises to 20: IANS
Union Minister General VK Singh: "As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the @crpfindia laid down their lives in #Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice & promise that every drop of our soldier’s blood will be avenged."
I’m deeply disturbed by the cowardly attack on a CRPF convoy in J&K in which 10 of our brave men have been martyred and many others wounded. My condolences to the families of our martyrs. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured: Rahul Gandhi
Senior officers are at the spot and an investigation is underway. Injured being taken care of. There were 2547 personnel in the convoy: CRPF DG RR Bhatnagar on Pulwama attack.
Senior officers are at the spot and an investigation is underway. Injured being taken care of. There were 2547 personnel in the convoy: CRPF DG RR Bhatnagar on Pulwama attack.
Extremely shocking news coming from Pulwama (J&K). I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief: Arvind Kejriwal
This is a terror incident. The nature of explosion is subject to investigation. We will carry out post-blast probe. Injured shifted to hospital, we are now clearing the site: CRPF's official statement
Police identified the terrorist as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018, they said. The casualties are likely to go up.
Police identified the terrorist as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018, they said. The casualties are likely to go up.
There were 78 vehicles in the convoy and one of the vehicles came under attack. The convoy was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar: CRPF Official on Pulwama attack
The blast was triggered when three CRPF battalion, comprising of around 1,500 jawans, were travelling in vehicles through the Srinagar-Jammu highway.
The blast was triggered when three CRPF battalion, comprising of around 1,500 jawans, were travelling in vehicles through the Srinagar-Jammu highway.
"Terrible news coming from the valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed & injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured & condolences to the families of the bereaved," former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah tweeted after the incident.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti: Disturbing news coming in from #awantipura . Twelve of our security personnel have been martyred and several have been injured. No words are enough to condemn the gruesome terror attack. How many more lives will be snuffed out before this madness ends?
Death toll in Pulwama attack rises. According to PTI, 18 CRPF personnel killed in IED blast in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir.
According to sources, Jaish-e-Mohammed has claimed it was a fidayeen attack. A vehicle full of explosives rammed into the bus of a CRPF convoy.
Sources said the death toll could rise as some of the injured Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were in a serious condition.
The IED blast was so powerful that it reduced the bus to a mangled heap of iron. The vehicle was blown up on the Srinagar-Jammu highway in Awantipora area of the district.
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.
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