In 2019, on February 14, a Jaish-e-Mohammad terrorist Adil Ahmed Dar rammed his explosive laden SUV in a truck carrying CRPF soldiers. 40 soldiers were martyred.
Right after Pulwama attack, based on credible input, a search and seize operation was launched. Despite being injured by the bullets shot by the terrorists, Major Vibhuti crawled and reached close to the hiding spot of the terrorists. He shot dead one terrorist who was trying to escape.
Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman chased Pakistani fighter jets and crossed over to the Pakistan Occupied Kashmir where he was captured and reportedly tortured by Pakistani forces