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 The Pulwama attack was a terrorist attack that occurred on February 14, 2019, in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir in India. A convoy of vehicles carrying security personnel was targeted by a suicide bomber, who drove an explosive-laden vehicle into one of the buses, resulting in the deaths of 40 Indian paramilitary personnel. The attack was claimed by the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed, which has been accused of carrying out several terrorist attacks in India. The incident led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, with India carrying out airstrikes on alleged militant targets in Pakistan and both countries engaging in a brief military confrontation. The attack was widely condemned by the international community, with many countries expressing solidarity with India in its fight against terrorism.

The Pulwama attack was one of the deadliest terrorist attacks in the region in recent years, and it led to a significant escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, which have long-standing disputes over the territory of Kashmir. In response to the attack, India revoked the special status of Jammu and Kashmir, which had granted the region greater autonomy, and increased its military presence in the area. Pakistan denied any involvement in the attack and called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict. The incident also sparked debates on issues such as the use of military force in response to terrorism and the need for better intelligence and security measures to prevent such attacks in the future. The families of the victims of the attack continue to seek justice and accountability for the perpetrators. 

In the aftermath of the Pulwama attack, India initiated a diplomatic campaign to isolate Pakistan on the global stage and to pressure it to take action against militant groups operating from its territory. The United Nations Security Council also condemned the attack and designated Jaish-e-Mohammed's leader as a terrorist, imposing sanctions on him and the group. The attack also had a significant impact on the Indian political scene, with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) using it as a key issue in the 2019 national elections, which it won with a decisive mandate. The attack also sparked a wave of nationalism and anti-Pakistan sentiment in India, with some calling for retaliatory measures against Pakistan. However, the incident also led to calls for peace and dialogue between the two countries, with some advocating for a resolution of the Kashmir dispute through peaceful means.

The Indian paramilitary personnel who were targeted in the Pulwama attack on February 14, 2019, were from the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), one of India's largest paramilitary organization. The attack resulted in the deaths of 40 CRPF personnel, making it one of the deadliest attacks on Indian security forces in the region in recent years.

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The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a paramilitary organization under the authority of India's Ministry of Home Affairs, primarily responsible for internal security and counter-terrorism operations in the country. The force has a strength of over 300,000 personnel and is deployed in various conflict zones in India, including Jammu and Kashmir, where it has been engaged in counter-insurgency operations for many years. The Pulwama attack was a severe blow to the CRPF, and the organization has since implemented various measures to enhance its operational readiness and effectiveness in the face of similar threats. The attack also highlighted the risks and challenges faced by Indian security forces in the region and the need for better intelligence, surveillance, and counter-terrorism measures to prevent such incidents in the future.