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PULWAMA ATTACK AND ITS IMPACTS ON

Ph.D (Research Scholar), Department Of History, RIMT University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India
Professor, Department Of History, RIMT University, Mandi Gobindgarh, Punjab, India.

Prof. Dr. Amir Jahan2

Introduction

The Pulwama attack occurred on 14th Feb 2019 in the state of Jammu and Kashmir in District of Pulwama on
NH44 in the village of Lethpora awantipora. During that time when all the administrative activities were
handled by Satapal Payal Malik and its associates which means that defacto activities were handed by Central
government of India . Satyapal malik was the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir during the said attack, so he
was the dejure head of Jammu and Kashmir. A video clip released on social media and other media aspects, the
Pakistan-based terrorist group, Jaish-e- Mohammed (JeM), claimed responsibility for the attack, reported in
Indian today news channel and which has been deemed one of the deadliest attacks on Indian forces from
decades. The attack worldwide condemnations and strained the already fraught relations between India and
Pakistan. On the same occasion the PM Narender Modi Tweets that “remembering our valorous heroes who we
lost on this day in Pulwama ,we will never forget their supreme sacrifice. Their Courage motivates us to build a
strong and developed India”. The attack was happen when a huge convey of central reserve police force
travelled from Jammu to Srinagar via road along with sixty eight vehicles. In this terror attack 40 Crpf Cops
and above were killed and some others were critically injured. According the history perspective it was the
deadliest terror attack against Indian forces since 1989.The said attacker was identified by NIA via Adil
Hussain a local resident in a village from Pulwama. As of sources, the attacker had carried almost and above
300 kg Rdx and some explosives in a car. As per The Government of india, The responsibility of the attack was
done by Pakistan based terror Group JASHE-e- MOHAMMAD (JeM). After the attack The National
Investigation Agency reported DNA sample was collected which matched with Adil’s father. A 12 member’s
team was dispatched by NIA headed by H. General Hoods to investigate the matter of terror attack in J&K.

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Initially the team suggested the car was carrying 300 kg explosive H.General Hoods said that the explosives
might have been stolen from construction sites, not only this he also said that it is impossible to smuggle from
across the border. Till now it was unable to trace the source of explosive. 19 Accused Charge sheet filled by
NIA in august 2020.In the continuing investigation of the IED blast Attack in Pulwama on 14/02/2019
regarding the case NIA reported on 03/03/2019 two more accused were arrested namely Tariq Ahmad Shah
and his doughter Insha Jan both resided from Pulwama.As of political scenario The attack anticipated India and
Pakistan to brink of war. The Indian forces retaliates kind of airstrikes to camps of JeM in the balakote region of
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP).This article examines the reality and political issues effects in state of Jammu and
Kashmir.

After Removal of Article 370 and 35a On fifth August 2019, the State of Jammu and Kashmir, while subject to
President's authority, seen extraordinary and conceivably noteworthy changes that generally reclassified its
established relationship with the Union of India. Comprehensively, these milestone changes incorporate the
viable annulment of Article 370 of the Constitution of India and the revamping of the State of Jammu and
Kashmir into two Union regions. The state of Jammu and Kashmir were directly control by Central Government
of India ,Kind of alterations could happen ,central laws were implanted in state of Jammu and Kashmir ,and
kind of state laws were revoked. After bifurcation of state, the citizens were suppressed. incited serious
discretionary reaction from the global local area. Generally, India got broad help for its choice. Simultaneously,
be that as it may, there have been reactions of the limitations forced in the locale on correspondence and
common freedoms.

Before scrapping Article 370

The Jammu and Kashmir state was the bone of contentions between two neighboring countries since 1947.After
the partion ,both India and Pakistan were keenly yearn angling to assimilate the Jammu and Kashmir into their
respective territories but the head of the state Maharaja Hari Sing, The Hindu ruler of the Muslim majority
Princely state, was not committing to became the part of either side .unfortunately the tribal attack was begun in
the side of Pakistan, which had been continually devastated the habitat of native Kashmiri people. On behalf
that the maharaja was in troubling how to treat the attack. The situation gone out of hand and decided to help of
India signed the Instrument of Accession with the Indian government on October 26, 1947, and Indian troops
entered Jammu and Kashmir on October 27, 1947.T Till to now the said territory is a disputed area between
two nations .the said state was divided into three parts some part are administrated by India called IOK and
some in hands of Pakistan called POK and some part in hands of china. After the Tribal attack of Pakistan the
state of Jammu and Kashmir decide to be part of India at the end some documentary or agreements were
signed between the Indian and the state Jammu and Kashmir. It was mentioned the no central laws will be
implement in said state except Communication, Defense, and Foreign Affairs.

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On behalf of article 370 and 35a The state of Jammu and Kashmir became the part of India. The Article 370
and 35a provides special status for the sake of Jammu and Kashmir .If the central Government would like to
revoke the status on his own behalf ,automatically the state will free from India and became autonomous. They
must have pass the bill in state legislative assembly In 2016, the death of burhan wani , different kind of
insurgencies were happened in state as well. ‘Man of letter” personalities were linked and joining the illegal
groups and some were killed by armed forces. Gradually the situation improving and moving away from
danger. Stay informed and cautious as things progress.

After Pulwama Attack

On 16 April 2023 Pulwama Attack faces new scenario after the explosive interview by last Governor Satyapal
Malik said that Prime minster is “ill informed and Ignorant” about Jammu and Kashmir to Karan Thaper for
THE WIRE on 16 April 2023.Satyapal Malik discusses the 14 tumultuous months experience of Jammu and
Kashmir to Karan thaper and said that he believe the facts that before the pulwama attack the Crpf Cops asked
aircraft’s to Home Ministry for ferry their cops but they refused them to give and such the big convey never
goes by road, if they asked to me I would have gave them aircraft .After the attack I had consulted to Prime
minster that this has happened due our fault if had to given aircraft this would not have happen instead of this
he answered I should keep quite on this subject, and don’t let people know we made a mistake. He also told to
Chief of NIA Ajit Doval same answer were given by him. During telecasting the program, the hearts of
Kashmiri were burned and shows the flame against the BJP Government.

After the Pulwama attack in 2019 , the Jammu and Kashmir region/valley has a history of conflict and separatist
movements. The attack and its aftermath occurred in the context of ongoing tensions in the region between two
nations India and Pakistan. There were increased security officials measures and periodic disruptions in the
region.

IMPACT ON KASHMIRIES

The Pulwama attack in 2019 had significant consequences, and its aftermath continues to impact the people of
Kashmir. The situation in the region has been complex, with various challenges and issues affecting the lives of
the people. After the Pulwama attack, security measures were heightened in the Kashmir region/valley in every
corner including on the National Highway and State local highways. The armed forces implemented stricter
security checks and stopping traffic for security reasons. This was done to prevent further incidents and ensure
the safety of both civilians and security personnel. Such measures, although disruptive, were aimed at
maintaining security and preventing potential threats. Disruption of society are going on like socially
economically religiously and politically. As of primary source and direct communicate with Kashmiri residents
,it was the policy of BJP Government, to divide the people into two sects .The main aim was how to secure the

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election of 2019. The Central Government BJP , chaired by Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India , focused
on few key strategies to potentially gain political advantage in the upcoming 2019 general elections. The BJP
government used the attack as an opportunity to win public interest of Hinduism sentiments around patriotism
and nationalism. They highlighted the sacrifices made by Indian security personnel and presented the
government as being firmly dedicated to safeguarding the country's interests. But it was the policy like British
before 1947. It breaks the hearts of Kashmiri residents as well as those families whom soldiers were martyred in
this attack. It's important to note that election strategies are very complex and multifaceted, and while the
Pulwama attack did influence the political narrative in the run-up to the 2019 elections, it was just one among
several factors that played a role in shaping the electoral outcomes. The Central government of India BJP
utilized and telecasting Pro media coverage to showcase its actions, response, and decisions related to national
securities, regular updates and communication were provided to keep the public informed about the
developments and government initiatives and relevant policies . The BJP secured a significant victory after in
general election 2019.They maintained its majority in the Lok Sabha and Prime Minister Narendra Modi was
re-elected and enjoy leadership as the Prime Minister of India for a second term. Not only this ,the leaders of
BJP and the government leveraged the incident to project and safeguard as strong and resolute leadership under
Narendra Modi. They presented Modi as a strong and capable leader throughout the world who could protect
India's interests in the face of adversity.

Conclusion

The Pulwama attack was a disastrous and compelling important event that occurred on February 14, 2019 at
Lethpora Jammu and Kashmir , while a paramilitary convoy of Indian personnel was targeted from Jammu to
Kashmir valley, by a suicide bomber in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The attack, as of
Indian media sources carried out by the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), resulted in the
loss of over 40 Soldiers and left numerous others injured. The attack's aftermath had profound implications,
both on regional dynamics and international relations. Overall, the Pulwama attack of 2019 and its aftermath
had a profound effect on the political, security, and diplomatic landscape of the Indian subcontinent. While the
immediate crisis was defused, the underlying issues and challenges in Jammu and Kashmir remained
unresolved till date. The region of Kashmir valley is a “Bone of contention” between India and Pakistan after
partition 1947. Now A days the picture of geopolitical War clarifies that Russia Ukraine ongoing War may
ignite the World War iii, China Taiwan conflict similarly the region of Jammu and Kashmir is a geopolitical
hotspot. The region is a bone of contention between Trilateral Countries India China and Pakistan. Any time
they spiral the war between each other. It is a possibility that in these regions it ignites the world war iii and
spread all over the world. According to Nostradamus predictions of World war three will start in different
places of the world like China Taiwan conflict, and India Pakistan Conflict the great example Jammu and
Kashmir.

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