Almost all the conspirators behind the dastardly attack have been killed with the last one Qari Yasir, the self-styled chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group, who was killed in 2020.
What happened on February 14, 2019 in Pulwama?
Pakistan-linked terrorists had rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy on February 14, 2019, killing 40 personnel. In a retributive strike, the Indian Air Force had bombed suspected terrorist camps in Pakistan's Balakot.
India's immediate response
In response to the attack, the Indian Air Force conducted a targeted air strike on JeM camps in Balakot, Pakistan, on February 26, 2019, aiming to eliminate the threat posed by terrorists.
Subsequently, within a year, almost all the conspirators, including one Qari Yasir, the self-styled chief of the Jaish-e-Mohammad terror group, behind the terror attack were killed.
PM Modi's first reaction after the attack in 2019
A day after the terror attack, PM Modi had asserted that the perpetrators of the Pulwama terror attack would be punished. In a statement released on February 15, 2019, the PM warned the perpetrators and those aiding and abetting terrorists that they have made a big mistake and will have to pay a heavy price Free hand has been given to security forces to act.
Prime Minister Modi's initial reaction after the 2019 attack emphasized swift justice for the perpetrators. In a statement released on February 15, 2019, the Prime Minister conveyed condolences to the families of the martyred soldiers and acknowledged the nation's deep anger. PM Modi assured the public that security forces had been granted a free hand to act, expressing confidence in their bravery.
The Prime Minister also warned those supporting terrorists of severe consequences, emphasizing that they had made a significant error and would pay a hefty price for their actions. PM Modi concluded by promising the nation that those responsible for the attack would face punishment.
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