Massive anger has erupted across the nation over the ghastly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans.
Amid slogans of "Pakistan Murdabaad" and "Bharat Mata Ki Jai", mortal remains of slain Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel draped in the Indian flag were brought to their respective homes and their last rites of the martyrs were performed on Saturday.
Massive anger has erupted across the nation over the ghastly attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama that claimed the lives of 40 CRPF jawans. While people paid tributes to the martyrs by holding candlelight vigils, demonstrations were held at many places against Pakistan with demands being put forth to take action against the neighbouring country for its "continuous support to terror groups."
As families await the mortal remains of their bravehearts who sacrificed their lives in the interest of the nation, the last rites of CRPF constable Tilak Raj at Dhewa in Kangra district were performed on Saturday. Union Minister JP Nadda and Chief Minister Jairam Thakur were present during the last rites ceremony.
Himachal Pradesh: Last rites ceremony of #CRPF Constable Tilak Raj at Dhewa in Kangra district. Union Minister JP Nadda and Chief Minister Jairam Thakur present. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/QKEgza3tNy
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Similarly in West Bengal, the mortal remains of CRPF head constable Bablu Santra and constable Sudip Biswas were brought to their families.
West Bengal: Mortal remains of CRPF Head Constable Bablu Santra and Constable Sudip Biswas brought to Kolkata airport pic.twitter.com/XgzEDFQbiZ
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Whereas in Jammu also, tributes were paid to Pulwama attack martyr Naseer Ahmed in Rajouri area. Union Minister Dr Jitender Singh was also present at the last rites ceremony.
Jammu & Kashmir: Tributes being paid to #CRPF's Naseer Ahmed at Rajouri; Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh also present. pic.twitter.com/ujZRzgL9QH
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
In the deadliest attack on security forces in Jammu and Kashmir, 40 CRPF personnel were killed on Thursday when their convoy was targeted by a suicide bomber of Pakistan-backed Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pulwama district.
Prime Minister Modi, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Congress president Rahul Gandhi, other political leaders and Chiefs of Indian security forces paid their tributes to all 40 brave hearts at the Palam Airport on Friday.
(With ANI inputs)
1. Rohitash Lamba's mortal remains brought home in Rajasthan
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Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba have been brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur.
Rajasthan: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Rohitash Lamba have been brought to his native place in Govindpura, Jaipur. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/Q9nljl6OCH
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
2. Ramesh Yadav's mortal remains reach his home near Varanasi
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Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ramesh Yadav have been brought to his native village Tofapur in Varanasi
Varanasi: Mortal remains of CRPF jawan Ramesh Yadav have been brought to his native village Tofapur in Varanasi. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/fdCYCyxREb
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 16, 2019
3. Uttarakhand CM pays tribute to CRPF jawan Mohan Lal
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CRPF ASI Mohan Lal's mortal remains reached his home in Uttarakhand on Saturday. Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat paid tribute to the jawan.
#Dehradun: Daughter of CRPF ASI Mohan Lal pays last tribute to her father. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/ZzvkKLPPgg
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
Dehradun: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat pays tribute to CRPF ASI Mohan Lal who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/o9QxZ5F2ED
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
4. Mortal remains of two CRPF jawans from Bihar reach Patna
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Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav paid tribute to Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur and Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha of CRPF at Patna airport.
Bihar: CM Nitish Kumar and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav pay tribute to Constable Ratan Kumar Thakur and Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha of CRPF who lost their lives in #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/LJ7fOOjaQN
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
5. Defence Minister receives mortal remains of Sivachandran C
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharama arrives at Tiruchirapalli to receive the mortal remains of Sivachandran C, the CRPF jawan from Kargudi, Tamil Nadu.
Smt @nsitharaman arrives at Tiruchirapalli to receive the mortal remains of Sivachandran C, the CRPF jawan from Kargudi, Tamil Nadu, who was martyred in the #PulwamaTerrorAttack on Thursday. pic.twitter.com/mmzASpOrpa
— Raksha Mantri (@DefenceMinIndia) February 16, 2019
6. HD Kumaraswamy pays tribute to CRPF personnel H. Guru
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Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy pays tribute to CRPF personnel H. Guru who lost his life in PulwamaAttack.
Bengaluru: Karnataka Chief Minister HD Kumaraswamy pays tribute to CRPF personnel H. Guru who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack. pic.twitter.com/0CFpVrhO82
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
7. Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Ashwani Kachhi brought to his native village in Jabalpur
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Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Ashwani Kachhi brought to his native village in Jabalpur .
Madhya Pradesh: Mortal remains of #CRPF Constable Ashwani Kachhi brought to his native village in Jabalpur. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/FI4nUY861w
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
8. Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Pankaj Kumar Tripathi are being brought to Harpur Tola.
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Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Pankaj Kumar Tripathi are being brought to Harpur Tola.
Maharajganj: Visuals from Harpur Tola as mortal remains of CRPF Constable Pankaj Kumar Tripathi are being brought to his home. #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/NoeudOHCuK
— ANI UP (@ANINewsUP) February 16, 2019
9. Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Rohitash Lamba brought to Shahpura
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Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Rohitash Lamba brought to his native place in Shahpura.
Rajasthan: Mortal remains of CRPF Constable Rohitash Lamba brought to his native place in Shahpura, Jaipur district, #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/JhEm4fvwks
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
10. Mortal remains of CRPF Constable C. Sivachandran
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays a wreath on the mortal remains of CRPF Constable C. Sivachandran who lost his life in PulwamaAttack.
Tamil Nadu, Trichy: Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman lays a wreath on the mortal remains of CRPF Constable C. Sivachandran who lost his life in #PulwamaAttack pic.twitter.com/2VO91IePgD
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
11. Mortal remains of CRPF Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha
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Huge crowds gather to receive mortal remains of CRPF Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha in Masaurhi, in Patna district.
#Bihar: Huge crowds gather to receive mortal remains of #CRPF Head Constable Sanjay Kumar Sinha in Masaurhi, in Patna district pic.twitter.com/29HLozUXAz
— ANI (@ANI) February 16, 2019
