Candles lit in remembrance of the Indian security presonnel who were killed during the Pulwama attack in February (Source: BCCL)
A terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district led to the death of 42 Indian security personnel in February — the most severe attack since Kashmir’s insurgency erupted in 1989. And, tensions between Pakistan and India reached a new high.
Pakistan-based terrorist organisation Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claimed responsibility for the attack. Their claim was accompanied by a video clip of the suicide bomber — Adil Ahmad Dar — who perpetrated the attack.
The attack ignited reactions from all over the country. The late Arun Jaitley, serving as Union Minister at the time, stated, “Terrorists will be given an unforgettable lesson for their heinous act.”
The Pulwama attack was served as the prelude to India’s Balakot airstrike. Bombs were dropped on what India claimed was a terrorist training camp.