Russian President Putin spoke with Prime Minister Modi about the Pulwama terrorist attack, vowing to bring the perpetrators to justice and offering support to India in its fight against terrorism.
New Delhi: The international community is reacting to the horrific terrorist attack in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir. On Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi by telephone and bly condemned the incident. He pledged to provide all possible support to India in its fight against terrorism.
Putin Expresses Condolences, Demands Justice
In his conversation with Prime Minister Modi, Russian President Putin described the Pulwama attack as "heinous" and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of innocent lives. Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson, Raveesh Kumar, stated that Putin emphasized the need to bring the perpetrators and their supporters to justice swiftly.
Reaffirmed Commitment to Strategic Partnership
Both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the India-Russia special strategic partnership. Prime Minister Modi congratulated Putin on the 80th anniversary of Victory Day and invited him to participate in the annual summit to be held in India later this year.
Pulwama Attack: 26 Killed
The terrorist attack in Pulwama on April 22 resulted in the deaths of 26 innocent people. Following the attack, security forces launched a search operation in the area, but no terrorists have been apprehended yet.
Challenging Geography Poses Difficulties
According to security officials, the Pulwama region and its surroundings provide ideal cover for terrorists. The rugged mountains, deep valleys, and dense forests make operations extremely challenging. According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the elevation in this area reaches half the height of Mount Everest.
Military-Trained Terrorists Involved
Sources suggest that the terrorists who carried out the attack were highly trained. One of them is believed to be Hashim Musa, a former Pakistani para-commando linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba. Intelligence inputs claim that these terrorists infiltrated India via the Samba-Kathua corridor two months prior and the attack was meticulously planned.
