Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to the 40 CRPF personnel who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack in 2019. The attack involved a suicide bomber ramming an explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy. The PM and other officials offered their condolences and remembered the sacrifices made by the security forces. A short film titled "Pulwama" was also released, dedicated to the slain personnel.
The defence minister’s comments on winning hearts, and his meeting with victims of custodial violence underline the role of political figures in public outreach