2019 Pulwama Attack

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Date February 14, 2019
Type National
Author anupjishnu
Location Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, India
Categories
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Event Details

On February 14, 2019, a convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel on the Jammu Srinagar National Highway was attacked by a vehicle-borne suicide bomber at Lethpora in the Pulwama district.

Impact: 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed. The attack was claimed by Jaish-e-Mohammed.

Legacy: It led to a sharp escalation in India-Pakistan tensions, resulting in the Balakot Air Strike by the Indian Air Force.

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