On the occasion of the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama terror attack, tributes were paid to the 40 soldiers of the Central Reserve Police Force who lost their lives. As the nation observes Black Day on February 14, a function was organized at the CRPF camp in Lethpora to commemorate the jawans who laid down their lives in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama in 2019.
The wreath-laying ceremony was attended by senior officials of the CRPF, civil administration and security forces.
To remember the martyrs and honor their sacrifice, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, CRPF and other leaders paid tributes to the fallen soldiers on ‘Black Day’.
In a post on X, PM Modi said: “Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019. Their dedication, determination and service to the nation remains forever etched in our collective consciousness. Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage.”
Central Reserve Police Force
“Less we forget. On 14th Feb 2019, 40 brave hearts of @crpfindia made the supreme sacrifice in #Pulwama. Their bravery will remain etched in our hearts forever. DG Shri @gpsinghips & all Ranks pay solemn tribute to our martyrs. We stand firm with their families.”
Other leaders who have paid tribute are as follows:
Vice President of India CP Radhakrishnan
“I pay tribute to the brave personnel who laid down their lives in the Pulwama terror attack. Their supreme sacrifice will forever remain etched in the nation’s memory and continue to inspire us to build a strong and secure India.”
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee
“Today I salute the brave CRPF jawans who were victims of the Pulwama incident on this day in 2019.”
The Indian National Congress (INC) has announced that it will hold a meeting with the Leader of the Opposition in the Rajya Sabha.
“We pay our deepest respect to the brave martyrs of Bharat Mata who laid down their lives in Pulwama. Their indomitable courage and unwavering devotion to the nation will forever be etched in our collective memory. Their supreme sacrifice remains eternal. We will never forget.”
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu
“Today we bow our heads in honor of the 40 brave hearts of @CRPFindia who made the ultimate sacrifice in Pulwama on this day in 2019. As the world celebrates the day of love, we remember the greatest love of all – the love of one’s nation. Their bravery will never be forgotten and their families will always be heroes in our prayers. The nation remains forever indebted to the hapora.”
Virudhunagar MP and Congress Whip in Lok Sabha Manickam Tagore
“We pay our deepest respect to the brave martyrs of Bharat Mata who laid down their lives in Pulwama. Their indomitable courage and unwavering devotion to the nation will forever be etched in our collective memory. Their supreme sacrifice remains eternal. We will never forget.”
Nagaland MP S Phangnon Konyak
“I pay tribute to the brave martyrs who laid down their lives in the line of duty during the Pulwama terror attack. Their courage and sacrifice will forever be enshrined in the nation’s memory.”