Remembering the Pulwama attack on its 6th anniversary. Stories of sacrifice from CRPF jawans like Pankaj Tripathi, Ajit Azad, Shyam Babu, and others who lost their lives.
The 14th of February 2019 is a date etched in the memory of India. Six years have passed since the Pulwama attack, a cowardly act of terrorism that shook the nation. On this day in 2019, a terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir, resulted in the martyrdom of 40 CRPF jawans (soldiers).
Stories of Sacrifice
The provided corpus highlights the stories of several of these bravehearts, primarily focusing on those from Uttar Pradesh.
Constable Pankaj Tripathi
Pankaj Tripathi, a constable from the 53rd Battalion of the CRPF, hailed from Maharajganj district in Uttar Pradesh. He lost his life in the Pulwama attack. He spoke to his wife on the morning of the attack. By evening, his family received the devastating news of his martyrdom. In memory of Pankaj Tripathi, a fair (mela) is organized every year on February 14th at Shaheed Pankaj Tripathi Smarak Park in Belahiya Tola, Harpur village, Pharenda area. Government officials and public representatives attend to pay their respects. On the 6th anniversary of the attack, a fair will again be held at Belahiya Tola to honor the martyr.
Ajit Kumar Azad
Ajit Kumar Azad, from Unnao district of Uttar Pradesh, was also a victim of the attack on the CRPF bus in Jammu and Kashmir. He was first posted in 2007. He sacrificed his life for the nation.
Shyam Babu
Shyam Babu belonged to Raigwan, Nonari, Derapur in Kanpur Dehat district of Uttar Pradesh. His first posting was in 2006. He had been married for 6 years at the time of his martyrdom.
Other Martyrs
The corpus mentions other CRPF personnel who were martyred in the attack, including:
- Avadhesh Yadav, a constable from Bahadurpur, Chandauli district.
- Ram Vakil, a head constable from Mainpuri.
- Amit Kumar, from Shamli district, who joined the CRPF in 2017.
- Pradeep Kumar, also from Shamli district, who joined the CRPF in 2003.
- Kaushal Rawat, from Agra, who spoke to his family a day before the attack.
- Mahesh Kumar, from Prayagraj, who had recently returned to duty.
- Vijay Maurya, from Deoria district, who joined the CRPF in 2008.
Tributes and Remembrance
Various organizations and communities have paid tribute to the Pulwama martyrs. Vishwa Hindu Parishad, Bajrang Dal, and Matrishakti Durga Vahini organized a tribute in Chittorgarh. Their members honored the memory of the fallen soldiers.
The Pulwama attack remains a stark reminder of the sacrifices made by security personnel in the fight against terrorism. The stories of these martyrs continue to inspire and evoke a sense of patriotism.
Sources: https://zeenews.india.com/hindi/india/up-uttarakhand/photo-gallery-pulwama-attack-martyrs-immortal-stories-will-give-you-goosebumps-pulwama-attack-6th-anniversary/2644212
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