Cricketers have posted messages on social media paying their tributes. (AP Photo)
Former India captain Virat Kohli among other leading cricketers took to social media to pay his tributes on the third anniversary of the Pulwama attacks.
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On February 14, 2019, an explosive-laden vehicle belonging to a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist rammed into a bus carrying CRPF jawans on the Jammu and Kashmir Highway. The dastardly attack resulted in 40 jawans being killed.
Paying homage to the martyrs and their families, several Indian cricketers including batting superstar and former captain Virat Kohli have posted messages via their social media handles on Monday.
“My tribute to the martyrs and the families of the Pulwama attack. Always in our hearts,” Kohli said in a tweet.
My tribute to the martyrs and the families of the Pulwama attack. Always in our hearts. 🙏— Virat Kohli (@imVkohli) February 14, 2022
Former India opener Gautam Gambhir wrote, “Terrorism will be wiped off from the face of this earth. Never forget #PulwamaAttack.”
Batting legend VVS Laxman also paid his tributes. “Salute to the brave CRPF Jawans who laid down their lives in the #PulwamaAttack. Heartfelt tributes to the martyrs. Jai Hind,” he wrote.
Following the attack, the CRPF made several changes in its strategy and procedures related to convoy movement, terror encounters among others.
“This attack (Pulwama) changed the force in a big way. We have worked on the convoy movement, brought and modified vehicles and gave more relaxation to the jawans by reducing their shift timings so that they can be more attentive during operations and movements. We are also in the process of getting new technology, use of drones, etc.,” a senior IG rank CRPF official told News18,
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