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2019 Pulwama attack

The 2019 Pulwama attack was a terrorist incident in India that occurred on February 14, when a suicide bomber, affiliated with the militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed, targeted a convoy of Indian paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack killed 40 soldiers, marking one of the deadliest assaults in the region. It heightened tensions between India and Pakistan, leading India to conduct airstrikes on militant camps in Pakistan. The incident sparked widespread condemnation and brought international attention to the ongoing conflict and security issues in Kashmir.