By Admin 
That black day of the country was 14 February 2019 when the country lost 40 of its heroes. Today is the seventh anniversary of Pulwama terrorist attack. 40 brave CRPF soldiers were martyred in this painful attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. This day is a dark and tragic chapter in the history of India which is remembered every year as ‘Black Day’.
Ashok Pandit paid tribute to the martyrs
On the occasion of the seventh anniversary of Pulwama terror attack, film producer and President of Film and Television Producers Association, Ashok Pandit has paid tribute to the martyrs by sharing an emotional post on his Instagram account. He wrote, ‘Today marks seven years since the Pulwama attack. It was a sad day in the history of India. We remember and salute the 40 CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in the terrorist attack of 2019.
How did the attack happen?
A Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber hit a vehicle laden with explosives on a CRPF convoy going from Jammu to Srinagar. 40 soldiers were martyred and many were injured in this attack. This incident shocked the entire country. After this, India took strong action like Balakot airstrike.
Tributes and condolences across the country
Various celebrities, leaders and common citizens are expressing condolences to the families of the martyrs on Black Day. Paying tribute to the brave soldiers martyred in Pulwama, Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote on social media that the loyalty, courage and service to the country will always remain in the hearts of the brave soldiers martyred in Pulwama on 14 February 2019. Every Indian gets inspiration from these heroes. Union Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan said that the sacrifice of these immortal soldiers gives us the strength to unite against terrorism.
Message from leaders and opposition
Union Minister of State Ramdas Athawale and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath have also paid tribute to the martyrs. He said that the sacrifice of these heroes will continue to inspire us to completely eradicate terrorism. Opposition Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and NCP’s Sharad Pawar have also paid tribute to the martyrs.