Pulwama attack: Tarapur Merchant’s Association takes out candle march

February 15: Massive protests and candlelight marches were held on Friday in different parts of the country against the Pulwama terror attack which claimed the lives of 44 CRPF personnel. People took to the streets in large numbers and raised slogans against this inhuman act. Activists of different political parties, social groups and trader outfits joined common people during these demonstrations.

On Friday, the streets of Silchar witnessed a number of protest rally by various groups. Members of Tarapur Merchant Association paid their tribute and homage to the CRPF Jawans who gave the ultimate sacrifice on Thursday in the service towards nation. A candlelight rally was taken out by the members of of Tarapur Merchant Association on Friday evening.

Speaking to way2barak, Sankar Sen and Ashish Dutta, the president and General Secretary of the Association respictively expressed deep grief at the Pulwana Terror attack. They offered their deep condolences to the bereaved family of the Martyrs. Ashish Dutta said, “We salute their heartfelt contributions in the service towards nation. Their sacrifice will not go in vain.”

Apart from Sankar Sen and Ashish Dutta, Ashim Bhattacharjee, Santanu Roy, Arijit Roy, Biswajit Banik, Amitav Dey along with many others took active part in this silent candlelight march.

The 44 CRPF jawans who were martyred in a suicide attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama on Thursday were returning from leave. More than 2500 CRPF personel were travelling in a convoy of 78 vehicles when a Jaish-e-Mohammad suicide bomber rammed a SUV carrying 350 kg of explosives into a bus carrying the CRPF troopers. There were no survivors in the bus. The Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed terror group has claimed responsibility for the attack.