Nation mourns Pulwama terror attack, PM seeks revenge

On February 14, Thursday at around 3:30 pm, an explosive-laden SUV rammed into one of the buses out of a 70-vehicle CRPF convoy at Awantipora town in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district, killing at least 37 CRPF personnel. The bus, carrying around 35-40 soldiers, was passing through Gundipoora section when it was attacked.

Pakistan-based JeM has identified the suicide bomber responsible for the attack as Adil Ahmed Dar and released a video of him soon after the attack. He was reportedly part of the Pakistan-based terror group since 2018.

Currently, the situation in the Valley remains tense as all police convoys have been halted and a NIA team will be sent to Kashmir soon. Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the forces will be given full freedom to avenge the attack, adding that "Pakistan has made a huge mistake".

Many including the United States have condemned the heinous attack that has claimed the life of over 37 paramilitary troopers and left many injured.