CRPF party ambushed in Pulwama, more than 40 attain martyrdom (See Pictures)
More than 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were killed and others were injured after terrorists targeted a vehicle in which they were travelling, with an explosive in Pulwama. The explosion took place on Thursday afternoon at Goripora area in Awantipora in Pulwama district in Jammu & Kashmir.
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According to media reports, terrorists triggered the blast when the CRPF personnel were travelling on a bus through the Srinagar-Jammu highway. The gunshots were also reported from the spot after the explosion. An improvised explosive device was the cause of the blast. The authorities have termed this attack as a "serious breach" of security.
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According to media reports, there were 70 vehicles in the convoy and one of the vehicles came under attack. The convoy was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar.
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Terrorist group Jaish-e-Mohammed has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack.
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- PTC NEWS
