Pulwama Attack Anniversary: PM Modi Leads Nation In Honouring Fallen Heroes; Alert In J&K | Updates

As the nation observes the seventh anniversary of the 2019 Pulwama terror attack on Saturday, one of the deadliest strikes on security forces in recent history, authorities have heightened security across Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces conducted extensive checks in Srinagar and other parts of the Union Territory. In the commercial hub of Lal Chowk, police teams conducted surprise inspections at hotels on Friday, verifying guests’ identification documents and examining their luggage. Similar vigilance measures were reported from Kulgam and other districts, with the region placed on high alert.

VIDEO | Srinagar: Security forces conduct searches at hotels near Ghanta Ghar as the city remains on high alert ahead of February 14, marking eight years

since the Pulwama attack.

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— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) February 13, 2026

All About Pulwama Terror Attack

On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber rammed an explosives-laden vehicle into a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway in Pulwama district, killing 40 personnel and injuring many others. The attack sent shockwaves across the country and triggered a sharp escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan.

In response to the attack, the Indian Air Force (IAF) launched multiple aerial strikes on February 26, 2019, targeting Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan. The pre-dawn strikes were described as having caused significant damage to terror infrastructure.

The following day, heightened tensions led to aerial engagements after Pakistan attempted to target Indian military installations in Jammu and Kashmir. During the air combat, Abhinandan Varthaman, flying a MiG-21 Bison, chased Pakistani jets across the Line of Control. His jet was subsequently shot down in Pakistan-administered territory, and he was taken into custody. India also reported downing a Pakistani fighter aircraft during the confrontation. After diplomatic efforts, Abhinandan was released and returned to India a few days later.

Pulwama Terror Attack: Tributes Pour In

Political leaders across the spectrum paid homage to the fallen soldiers.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the attack, remembering their sacrifice and unwavering commitment to the nation.

Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019. Their devotion, resolve and service to the nation remain forever etched in our collective consciousness. Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage.

— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 14, 2026

In a message shared on X, Prime Minister Modi said their devotion, resolve and service would remain forever etched in the country’s collective consciousness, adding that every Indian continues to draw strength and inspiration from their enduring courage.

“Remembering the brave heroes who laid down their lives in Pulwama on this day in 2019. Their devotion, resolve and service to the nation remain forever etched in our collective consciousness. Every Indian draws strength from their enduring courage,” PM Modi tweeted.

Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath saluted the “brave sons of Mother India” and reiterated the resolve to eradicate terrorism.

“Salutations to all the brave sons of Mother India who made the supreme sacrifice in the cowardly terrorist attack in Pulwama. The sacrifice of our immortal soldiers is the proclamation of that invincible resolve of Indian valour, which forever inspires us to eradicate terrorism from its roots,” CM Adityanath tweeted.

Vice-President CP Radhakrishnan and Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar also remembered the martyrs, calling their sacrifice a lasting inspiration for a stronger and more secure nation.

I pay homage 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 continues to inspire us to build a strong and secure India.

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) February 14, 2026

“I pay homage 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 continues to inspire us to build a strong and secure India,” Vice-President Radhakrishnan wrote in a post on X.

“The Pulwama Attack claimed the lives of our brave CRPF personnel, but their spirit lives on. Their courage reminds us of the price of peace and the strength of our unity. On this Black Day, we honour their sacrifice and keep their memory alive,” Shivakumar tweeted.

Congress leader and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi also paid tributes to the fallen soldiers. “My heartfelt tributes to our brave soldiers who were martyred in the daring terrorist attack in Pulwama in 2019. The nation will forever remain indebted to them for their supreme sacrifice in the defence of Mother India,” he tweeted.