Dinanagar town in Punjab’s Gurdaspur paid tribute to CRPF Constable Maninder Singh on his 17th martyrdom anniversary. Singh was one of the 40 personnel who lost their lives in the 2019 Pulwama terror attack. Officials, family members, and residents attended the ceremonies to honor his sacrifice.
Chief Judicial Magistrate Harpreet Singh, Colonel Vishwanath, and Lieutenant B.S. Negi paid their respects to the fallen soldier with floral tributes. The ceremony, which marked seven years since the deadly attack in Jammu and Kashmir, was a mix of grief and pride.
Lakhvish Singh Attri, the brother of Constable Maninder Singh, recalled the tragic day of the Pulwama attack in 2019. He mentioned that his brother, who had completed his B.Tech and joined the armed forces, was among the martyred soldiers. The family received the heartbreaking news through television, confirming his sacrifice for the nation.
Singh’s father, Satpal Attri, expressed pride in his son’s achievements and sacrifice. He highlighted Singh’s capabilities and academic excellence, mentioning that it has been seven years since his martyrdom. The Pulwama terror attack, which claimed 40 CRPF personnel’s lives, remains a poignant memory for the nation.
On February 14, 2019, a suicide bomber targeted a CRPF convoy in Pulwama, resulting in the loss of 40 lives and injuries to many. The attack, carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorists, led to heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. In response, India conducted airstrikes on a Jaish-e-Mohammed camp in Pakistan’s Balakot, sending a strong message against terrorism.
Tributes continue to pour in as the nation observes the seventh anniversary of the Pulwama attack, honoring the bravery and sacrifice of the CRPF personnel who laid down their lives in service of the country.
