On this day, India marks the 5th anniversary of one of the deadliest terror attacks carried out on its security forces, which took place in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir where at least 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel lost their lives.

Explained | 5th anniversary of Pulwama attack: What happened on that day, and since?

Pulwama terror attack and Balakot airstrikes have also been a point of contestation between political parties, both in India and its neighbour Pakistan. Though the majority of the people see Pulwama as a terror attack and the Balakot airstrike as a responsive measure to this attack, there are still a handful of voices that have conflicting views on both.

Explained: Times when Pulwama terror attack became a flashpoint in Indian politics

India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a speech in Gujarat said that "our brave soldiers are fully equipped and prepared to give a befitting reply to those who put their evil eyes on us.

Some people were not saddened at sacrifice of security personnel in Pulwama: Modi

Pakistan's federal minister Fawad Choudhry speaking in the National Assembly said that "Pulwama was a great achievement under Imran Khan's leadership." | Pakistan was scared of Indian attack: Truth behind Abhinandan's release revealed Watch: In Pulwama last year, a suicide bomber had attacked a vehicle carrying security personnel on the Jammu-Srinagar National Highway on February 14 in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed.

Pulwama was great achievement under Imran Khan's leadership, admits Pak minister Fawad Choudhry

Intelligence sources have warned of many attacks in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir by Pakistan trained terrorists. Also Read: Security forces prevent 2019-like Pulwama attack after seizing 45 kg IED in car According to sources, a group of around twenty members of the Taliban, according to sources are being trained by Pakistan's SSG in a location in Jalalabad, Afghanistan to plan attacks in the union territory.

Intelligence sources warn of terror attack in J&K by Pak trained terrorists

Pulwama attack: Timeline of events

India has requested Pakistan to let Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aircraft fly over its airspace to Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan where he has to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit on June 13 and June 14, said a senior government official.

India requests Pakistan to let PM Modi's flight pass through its airspace during Kyrgyzstan visit

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) terrorist and one of the masterminds of Pulwama attack Mudasir Ahmed Khan, alias ‘Mohd Bhai’ is believed to be killed in an encounter in the Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir.

Pulwama attack mastermind Mudasir believed to be killed in encounter: J&K Police

The deadly attack on a convoy of India's Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), which claimed 40 lives in Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, made headlines but there are some unsung heroes - the women soldier of CRPF - who witnessed the blast from close quarters.

Women CRPF soldiers recall Pulwama attack, anger rages

Pakistani authorities on Monday restored the Samjhauta Express services between Lahore and Delhi, days after the train was suspended due to tense bilateral ties.

Samjhauta Express services restored: 12 passengers left from Delhi while 150 boarded from Lahore

The Taliban warned on Wednesday that ongoing clashes between India and Pakistan would impact the Afghan peace process and told India to refrain from further military action after its air strike against a militant camp in Pakistan the previous day.

Taliban warns India, Pakistan clashes will impact Afghan peace process