The Symptom Of A Deep Malaise In Jammu & Kashmir Police business-standard.com

Just about a year ago, on February 14, India reeled from a shock as an SUV loaded with 350 kg of explosives rammed into a bus carrying Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) men in Pulwama; 44 were killed. There were several mysteries surrounding the attack which remained unexplained.

The bus was part of a convoy of 78 CRPF vehicles. Why was that particular bus chosen? Where did the SUV come from and who really financed its purchase? What motivated Adil Ahmed Dar, 22, and about to give his Class XII exam, to carry out the act? And above all: 350 kg of explosives!