Islamabad: In a significant development, Pakistan Air Marshal Aurangzeb has admitted the Pakistani Army’s involvement in the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing that killed 40 CRPF personnel. Speaking at a media briefing, Aurangzeb stated that Pakistan strategically struck India through the Pulwama attack and hailed the “brilliant tactics” employed at the time. The admission marks a stark contrast to Pakistan’s long-standing denial of any role in the deadly incident.
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The February 14, 2019, attack saw a suicide bomber target a convoy of Indian paramilitary forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district, triggering strong retaliation from India. Aurangzeb’s remarks, including a statement that Pakistan would continue to respond decisively to perceived threats, have drawn sharp attention, potentially straining diplomatic relations further.