2019 Pulwama Attack
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Date
February 14, 2019
Type
National
Author
anupjishnu
Location
Pulwama,
Jammu and Kashmir,
India
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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.