Surprise Raids Mark 7th Pulwama 'Black Day' Anniversary

Pulwama's Tragic Legacy: 40 Martyrs Lost

February 14, 2026, marks seven years of the deadly Pulwama terror attack. It was one of the deadliest terror attacks in India, claiming the lives of 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officers on duty.
The terror attack was a suicide bomber attack on a convoy of CRPF troops that were following the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway route in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. An ultra-modified vehicle laden with explosives was driven into a bus transporting CRPF troops. 

Jaish-e-Mohammed Claims Responsibility

The blast killed 40 soldiers and injured more than 35 others, including some critically. The attacker, Adil Ahmad Dar, was associated with the Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility for the attack.
February 14 has been observed as ‘Black Day’ since then to honor the fallen martyrs and honor their ultimate sacrifice. The nation pays tribute to the dead every year and considers the never-ending struggle against terror. 

Balakot Airstrikes: India-Pakistan Tensions Soar

The CRPF attack escalated the tensions between India and Pakistan. Air raids by the Indian Air Force took place on 26 February 2019 near Balakot, targeting what officials said were militant training facilities.
Several hotels and lodges in and around the bustling commercial hub were checked in the operation, officials said. 

Routine Raids in Lal Chowk Foil Hidden Threats

Security officers reviewed hotel owners’ documents and verified the credentials of guests at different establishments. With caution, given the sensitive nature of the day and ongoing security concerns, the exercise was performed.
Being one of the highest-profile and strategically important places, Lal Chowk remains under surveillance during important occasions. Sources said the operation was a precautionary one since there might be trouble in some sort of security threat, and to ensure no suspicious activity passes unnoticed. Unannounced inspections like any other are the standard precautions done to ensure law and order in unsafe zones.