Pulwama terror attack: Rajnath Singh pays tribute to CRPF soldiers

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday paid tribute to CRPF soldiers who lost their lives in the Pulwama terror attack, at the wreath-laying ceremony at CRPF camp in Budgam.

Nearly 40 CRPF personnel were killed in a terrorist attack in Pulwama district on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on Thursday.

Accompanied by Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik and Army's Northern Command Chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, the Home Minister also lend a shoulder to mortal remains of a CRPF soldier.

The Home Minister arrived here in the wake of the dastardly attack in Pulwama. He will hold review meetings with senior security and police officials to make a ground level assessment and review further operational actions.

Earlier, the Home Minister has said, "The attack was carried out by Pakistan backed Jaish-e-Mohammed. A strong reply will be given and I assure the people of the country this. The country pays tribute to the brave jawans who were martyred.