Pulwama suicide attack kills 40 Indian paramilitary personnel; Jaish-e-Mohammed claims responsibility
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Multiple reputable sources consistently report that on 14 February 2019, a suicide bomber attacked a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, killing 40 personnel, and that Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility. The sources agree on the death toll and the group's claim, with no credible contradiction. The attack is widely documented in international media and official statements.
On 14 February 2019, a vehicle-borne suicide bomber attacked a convoy of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) on the Jammu–Srinagar National Highway near Lethapora in Pulwama district, Jammu and Kashmir, India. The blast killed 40 CRPF personnel and the bomber, Adil Ahmad Dar, a local Kashmiri youth. The Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed claimed responsibility for the attack. India blamed Pakistan for supporting the group, while Pakistan condemned the attack and denied involvement.
LOCATION Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaACTORS Jaish-e-Mohammed, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Adil Ahmad Dar, Government of India, Government of Pakistan#pulwama-attack #jaish-e-mohammed #kashmir #terrorism #india-pakistan
SOURCES (4)
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- [4]Suspected Member of Terror Outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed Arrested in BengalOutlook India · www.outlookindia.com/national/suspected-member-of-terror-outfit-jaish-e-mohammed-arrested-in-bengal-2
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