The Pulwama attack was a terrorist attack that occurred on February 14, 2019, in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. A convoy of vehicles carrying Indian security personnel was attacked by a suicide bomber, resulting in the deaths of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel.
The attack was carried out by a Pakistan-based terrorist group called Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The group claimed responsibility for the attack, which was widely condemned by governments and leaders around the world.
The Pulwama attack led to a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, with both countries engaging in airstrikes and other military actions. The Indian government launched airstrikes on JeM camps in Pakistan, while Pakistan responded with its own airstrikes on Indian territory.
The Pulwama attack was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in Jammu and Kashmir in recent years, and it had a profound impact on the region and the wider world.
Here is a timeline of the events surrounding the Pulwama attack:
- February 14, 2019: A convoy of CRPF vehicles is attacked by a suicide bomber in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- February 14, 2019: The attack results in the deaths of 40 CRPF personnel.
- February 14, 2019: Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) claims responsibility for the attack.
- February 26, 2019: The Indian government launches airstrikes on JeM camps in Pakistan.
- February 27, 2019: Pakistan responds with its own airstrikes on Indian territory.
- February 28, 2019: The Indian government confirms that a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet was shot down by Indian forces.
The Pulwama attack was widely condemned by governments and leaders around the world, including:
- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres
- United States Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
- European Union High Representative Federica Mogherini
- Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
- Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison
The Pulwama attack highlighted the ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, and the need for both countries to work towards a peaceful resolution to their differences.