India Conducted Surgical Strikes Across LoC in 2016
Hindustan Times · india
On September 29, 2016, India's Army conducted surgical strikes across the Line of Control targeting terror launch pads. This operation was a direct response to the September 18 Uri attack, which claimed the lives of 19 Indian soldiers. The strikes aimed to prevent terrorist infiltration into Jammu and Kashmir and thwart attacks within India. The Director General of Military Operations stated that the operations caused significant casualties to terrorists and their supporters. The Army confirmed the operations had concluded, with forces remaining prepared for any future contingencies.