<p>The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 <a href="http://www.wionews.com/photos/over-200-kg-of-explosives-was-used-in-pulwamas-terror-attack-197469">Central Reserve Police Force</a> (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/crpf-convoy-attacked-in-jammu-kashmirs-pulwama-death-toll-climbs-to-40-197468">Jaish-e-Mohammad</a>.&nbsp;</p>

<p>US ambassador to India Kenneth Juster tweeted, "US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu &amp; Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirTerrorAttack</a></p>
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<p>French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said, "Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers." and "France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">France most firmly condemns the heinous attack perpetrated in Jammu &amp; Kashmir. Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers.<br />
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France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/KashmirTerrorAttack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#KashmirTerrorAttack</a></p>
— Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/FranceinIndia/status/1096059616914477058?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>In an official statement, the Russian Embassy said, it "condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, &nbsp;which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured."</p>

<p>Calling for a strong response to terror, Russian embassy also said on Twitter, "We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response without any double standards."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">.<a href="https://twitter.com/RusEmbIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RusEmbIndia</a> condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kashmir</a>’s <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a> district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/pulwamaterrorattack?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#pulwamaterrorattack</a><a href="https://twitter.com/mfa_russia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mfa_russia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@MEAIndia</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/IndEmbMoscow?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@IndEmbMoscow</a> <a href="https://t.co/di2JTjQZXx">pic.twitter.com/di2JTjQZXx</a></p>
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<p>The response in the neighbourhood was also quick.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Maldives President &nbsp;Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large."</p>

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— Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) <a href="https://twitter.com/ibusolih/status/1096080320560918529?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote a message to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj condemning the terrorist attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of India.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a message on Twitter, Shahid said, "The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and will continue to work closely with India, and the international community in eliminating this global menace."</p>

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<p>Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was one of the first foreign leaders to speak to PM Narendra Modi during which he expresses his condolences on the terror attack.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In a statement, Nepal government said, "In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground."</p>

<p>Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tweet also expressed his condolences. He said, "I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to <a href="https://twitter.com/narendramodi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@narendramodi</a> and the families of police officers who lost their lives.</p>
— Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) <a href="https://twitter.com/RW_UNP/status/1096066531857858561?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted, "The world should continue to combat terrorism."&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I condemn the terror attack in Jammu &amp; Kashmir that attacked a convoy, killing 44 soldiers. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. The world should continue to combat terrorism.</p>
— Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) <a href="https://twitter.com/PresRajapaksa/status/1096076315956981761?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>The Bhutanese foreign minister said, " Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir" adding, "Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has resulted in the loss of 30 precious human lives. We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with the families of the victims, and the people and Government of India.</p>
— ForeignMinisterBhutan (@FMBhutan) <a href="https://twitter.com/FMBhutan/status/1096067678211469312?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist&nbsp;rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans&nbsp;on Thursday in<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/sacrifices-of-our-brave-security-personnel-shall-not-go-in-vain-modi-says-after-pulwama-attack-197456"> Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama</a> killing 40 people.</p>

<p>The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/adil-ahmad-dar-the-man-who-carried-out-the-pulwama-attack-197476">Adil Ahmad Dar</a> from Kakapora in Pulwama, and that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018.&nbsp;</p>

<p>A news agency ANI&nbsp;reported that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and that he was being briefed by senior CRPF officials.&nbsp;</p>


The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad.

The worst terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir that killed over 40 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men on Thursday saw immediate global condemnation. The responsibility for the attack in Pulwama district was claimed by Pakistan-based terror group Jaish-e-Mohammad. US ambassador to India Kenneth Juster tweeted, "US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it." The U.S. Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The United States stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it. #KashmirTerrorAttack — Ken Juster (@USAmbIndia) February 14, 2019 × French Ambassador Alexandre Ziegler said, "Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers." and "France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms." France most firmly condemns the heinous attack perpetrated in Jammu & Kashmir. Our thoughts go out to the families of the fallen soldiers. France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.#Pulwama #KashmirTerrorAttack — Alexandre Ziegler (@FranceinIndia) February 14, 2019 × In an official statement, the Russian Embassy said, it "condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured." Calling for a strong response to terror, Russian embassy also said on Twitter, "We denounce terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with a decisive and collective response without any double standards." .@RusEmbIndia condemns in the strongest terms the horrific terrorist attack in #Kashmir’s #Pulwama district, which claimed precious lives of more than 40 CRPF personnel and left numerous people injured.#pulwamaterrorattack@mfa_russia @MEAIndia @IndEmbMoscow pic.twitter.com/di2JTjQZXx — Russia in India (@RusEmbIndia) February 14, 2019 × The response in the neighbourhood was also quick. Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih tweeted, "I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large." I strongly condemn the deadly terrorist attack in Kashmir today killing at least 40 people. We send our thoughts and prayers to those affected. The Maldives will continue to work with India and the international community to combat terrorism in our region and the world at large. — Ibrahim Mohamed Solih (@ibusolih) February 14, 2019 × Maldivian foreign minister Abdulla Shahid wrote a message to external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj condemning the terrorist attack and conveying sympathy to the Government and people of the Republic of India. In a message on Twitter, Shahid said, "The Maldives is fully committed to the fight against terrorism and will continue to work closely with India, and the international community in eliminating this global menace." Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured.@MEAIndia — Abdulla Shahid 🎈 (@abdulla_shahid) February 14, 2019 × Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was one of the first foreign leaders to speak to PM Narendra Modi during which he expresses his condolences on the terror attack. In a statement, Nepal government said, "In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground." Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in a tweet also expressed his condolences. He said, "I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives." I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir's Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to @narendramodi and the families of police officers who lost their lives. — Ranil Wickremesinghe (@RW_UNP) February 14, 2019 × Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted, "The world should continue to combat terrorism." I condemn the terror attack in Jammu & Kashmir that attacked a convoy, killing 44 soldiers. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased. The world should continue to combat terrorism. — Mahinda Rajapaksa (@PresRajapaksa) February 14, 2019 × The Bhutanese foreign minister said, " Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir" adding, "Hope the perpetrators will be brought to justice." Shocked and saddened to hear of the dastardly terrorist attack in Kashmir, which has resulted in the loss of 30 precious human lives. We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with the families of the victims, and the people and Government of India. — ForeignMinisterBhutan (@FMBhutan) February 14, 2019 × A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans on Thursday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama killing 40 people. The attack also left dozens injured — body parts could be seen strewn around the site of the attack — and a steadily-climbing death toll. Police said they had identified the terrorist who had carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad Dar from Kakapora in Pulwama, and that he joined the Jaish-e-Mohammed in 2018. A news agency ANI reported that National Security Adviser Ajit Doval was overseeing the situation in Kashmir and that he was being briefed by senior CRPF officials.

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<p>At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in, officials said.</p>

<p>The terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident, they said.</p>

<p>Police identified the terrorist who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018, they said.</p>

<p>The news of the 40 CRPF jawans being killed has sent a shockwave across the country and condemnation of the attack and condolences for the&nbsp;familes of the fallen jawans have poured in from across the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti called it a “gruesome terror attack” while Omar Abdullah condoled and offered prayers to the bereaved families of the soldiers killed.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Disturbing news coming in from <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/awantipura?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#awantipura</a> . Twelve of our security personnel have been martyred and several have been injured. No words are enough to condemn the gruesome terror attack. How many more lives will be snuffed out before this madness ends?</p>
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) <a href="https://twitter.com/MehboobaMufti/status/1096004575126044673?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Terrible news coming from the valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed &amp; injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured &amp; condolences to the families of the bereaved. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Kashmir?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Kashmir</a></p>
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<p>CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar said that senior officers were at the spot and the investigation was underway. “Injured are being taken care of. There were 2,500 personnel in the convoy,” Bhatnagar was quoted by news agency ANI.</p>

<p>Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that left 40 troopers dead.</p>

<p>"Extremely shocking... I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief," he tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Extremely shocking news coming from Pulwama (J&amp;K). I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief</p>
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) <a href="https://twitter.com/ArvindKejriwal/status/1096011440471883777?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>"As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the CRPF laid down their lives in Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice &amp; promise that every drop of our soldier's blood will be avenged," tweeted General VK Singh.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crpfindia</a> laid down their lives in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Pulwama?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Pulwama</a>. I salute their selfless sacrifice &amp; promise that every drop of our soldier’s blood will be avenged. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/JaiHind?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#JaiHind</a></p>
— Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Gen_VKSingh/status/1096018587503022082?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured," the tweet from the Vice President's office said.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. <a href="https://twitter.com/crpfindia?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@crpfindia</a></p>
— VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) <a href="https://twitter.com/VPSecretariat/status/1096016265485914112?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>Describing the attack as 'cowardly', Congress president Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the audacious terror attack and offered his condolences to the family of martyrs.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">I’m deeply disturbed by the cowardly attack on a <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CRPF?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CRPF</a> convoy in J&amp;K in which many of our brave CRPF men have been martyred and a large number wounded, some critically. My condolences to the families of our martyrs. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured.</p>
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) <a href="https://twitter.com/RahulGandhi/status/1096026241537167361?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 14, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>"Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&amp;K today. Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice &amp; condolences to their family. Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list &amp; compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&amp;K today.<br />
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Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice &amp; condolences to their family.<br />
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Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list &amp; compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated.</p>
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<p>This is one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since Uri in September 2016. The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said.</p>


At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in, officials said.

At least 40 CRPF personnel were killed in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district on Thursday after a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus they were travelling in, officials said. The terror group has claimed responsibility for the incident, they said. Police identified the terrorist who carried out the attack as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018, they said. The news of the 40 CRPF jawans being killed has sent a shockwave across the country and condemnation of the attack and condolences for the familes of the fallen jawans have poured in from across the country. The former chief minister of Jammu and Kashmir Mehbooba Mufti called it a “gruesome terror attack” while Omar Abdullah condoled and offered prayers to the bereaved families of the soldiers killed. Disturbing news coming in from #awantipura . Twelve of our security personnel have been martyred and several have been injured. No words are enough to condemn the gruesome terror attack. How many more lives will be snuffed out before this madness ends? — Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) February 14, 2019 × Terrible news coming from the valley. A number of CRPF soldiers are reported to have been killed & injured in an IED blast. I condemn this attack in the strongest possible terms. My prayers for the injured & condolences to the families of the bereaved. #Kashmir — Omar Abdullah (@OmarAbdullah) February 14, 2019 × CRPF Director General RR Bhatnagar said that senior officers were at the spot and the investigation was underway. “Injured are being taken care of. There were 2,500 personnel in the convoy,” Bhatnagar was quoted by news agency ANI. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal condemned the terror attack on a CRPF convoy in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama district that left 40 troopers dead. "Extremely shocking... I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief," he tweeted. Extremely shocking news coming from Pulwama (J&K). I strongly condemn the terror attack on CRPF convoy in which many casualties are feared. India must stand united in this moment of grief — Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) February 14, 2019 × "As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the CRPF laid down their lives in Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice & promise that every drop of our soldier's blood will be avenged," tweeted General VK Singh. As a soldier and a citizen of India, my blood boils at the spineless and cowardly attacks. 18 brave hearts from the @crpfindia laid down their lives in #Pulwama. I salute their selfless sacrifice & promise that every drop of our soldier’s blood will be avenged. #JaiHind — Vijay Kumar Singh (@Gen_VKSingh) February 14, 2019 × "Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured," the tweet from the Vice President's office said. Shocked by the dastardly terrorist attack in which CRPF personnel were martyred. My heartfelt condolences to bereaved families and prayers for speedy recovery of the injured. @crpfindia — VicePresidentOfIndia (@VPSecretariat) February 14, 2019 × Describing the attack as 'cowardly', Congress president Rahul Gandhi has reacted to the audacious terror attack and offered his condolences to the family of martyrs. I’m deeply disturbed by the cowardly attack on a #CRPF convoy in J&K in which many of our brave CRPF men have been martyred and a large number wounded, some critically. My condolences to the families of our martyrs. I pray for the speedy recovery of the injured. — Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) February 14, 2019 × "Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&K today. Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice & condolences to their family. Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list & compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated," Congress spokesperson Randeep Singh Surjewala tweeted. Condemn the cowardly terror attack on our jawans in Pulwama, J&K today. Our homage to the 18 brave hearts who made the supreme sacrifice & condolences to their family. Uri, Pathankot, Pulwama- the terror list & compromise of National Security by Modi Govt continues unabated. — Randeep Singh Surjewala (@rssurjewala) February 14, 2019 × This is one of the deadliest attacks in the valley since Uri in September 2016. The attack took place at around 3.15 pm when the convoy was moving from Jammu to Srinagar, police sources said.