Akshay Kumar paid tribute to the 40 soldiers who lost their lives in the Pulwama attack six years ago, honoring their sacrifice in one of the deadliest terror incidents. He shared a heartfelt message on X, stating, “Those who sacrifice themselves for the country become immortal. We pay homage to the martyrdom of our brave soldiers who were martyred in the Pulwama attack. We will always remember them and stand with their families. Jai Hind.” In Hindi, he added, “देश के लिए जो मिटे, वो अमर हो जाते हैं। पुलवामा हमले में शहीद हुए हमारे वीर जवानों की शहादत को नमन। हम उन्हें हमेशा याद रखेंगे और उनके परिवारों के साथ खड़े रहेंगे। जय हिंद!”
The tragic Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2019, resulted in the deaths of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans and left many others injured. Carried out by the Pakistan-based terrorist organization Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has been designated as a terrorist group by India, the United Nations, and several other countries, the attack shook the nation to its core. February 14 is now observed as ‘Black Day’ in remembrance of the martyrs and serves as a powerful tribute to the fallen heroes, as well as a reminder of the ongoing battle against terrorism.
The attack occurred in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, targeting a convoy of the CRPF consisting of over 2,500 personnel traveling in approximately 78 vehicles. A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into one of the buses, leading to devastating consequences. The explosion claimed the lives of 40 CRPF personnel and injured numerous others, marking this incident as one of the deadliest attacks in recent Indian history.
As the nation reflects on this tragic event, the importance of remembering these heroic martyrs and supporting their families remains paramount. Akshay Kumar’s tribute serves as a significant reminder that the brave soldiers who sacrifice their lives for the country will always be honored and remembered. The collective grief of the nation is palpable, but so is the resolve to continue standing against terrorism and protecting the values they fought to uphold.
