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| India carries out surgical strikes targeting terror 'launch pads' across LoC |
| 2016-09-29 |
| India has carried out surgical strikes targeting “launch pads” for terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC), the Army said on Thursday. The strike was carried out on Wednesday night, senior military and diplomatic sources said at a hurriedly called media briefing at the Ministry of External Affairs. “Based on very specific and credible information which we received yesterday that some terrorist teams had positioned itself along the line of control, the Army carried out surgical strikes last night at these launch pads. The operations were focused to ensure that these terrorists do not succeed in endangering lives of citizens in our country. During the counter-terrorist operations, significant casualties have been caused to the terrorists and those who were trying to support them. The operations have since ceased,” Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lt. Gen Ranbir Singh said. He sought the support of the Pakistan Army in erasing the menace of terrorism. Pakistan has responded to the government statement saying there has been "no such strike." “We do not have any plans to continue. However the Indian armed forces are fully prepared to deal with any contingency which may arise. I have spoken to Pakistani DGMO and expressed our concern. It is India’s intention to maintain peace and tranquillity in the region but we cannot certainly allow terrorists to operate across the Line of Control with impunity and attack our citizens,” said the DGMO. |
| Posted by:John Frum |
| #9 Best shit I've read in along time |
| Posted by: chris 2016-09-29 21:15 |
| #8 Now that's sounds really familiar, John. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2016-09-29 15:54 |
| #7 Susan Rice contacted the Indian Foreign Ministry yesterday to express condolences and to urge restraint |
| Posted by: John Frum 2016-09-29 15:43 |
| #6 They've to share? And Lovin' It! |
| Posted by: Mullah Richard 2016-09-29 10:26 |
| #5 Bunks however are somewhat limited. They've to share? |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2016-09-29 08:33 |
| #4 Paki Frontier Corps forces perform a very similar logistical assist function for the Taliban along the Durand Line (Pak/Afghan Border). Rations are generally available at the Paki border outposts. Bunks however are somewhat limited. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-09-29 07:34 |
| #3 wow! w2hat a coincidence that Pak soldiers were killed at launch pads for terrorists. What a coincidence they were at the same locations? |
| Posted by: Frank G 2016-09-29 07:26 |
| #2 John: What you have described in #1 is a classical vertical insertion/deep penetration against terrorists. Other similar efforts can be found in Operations Ivory Coast (Son Tay, Vietnam 21 Nov 1970), 'Thunderbolt' (Entebbe, 4 Jul 1976), and Reindeer (Cassinga, Angola 4 May 1978). While operation Ivory Coast found and freed no POW's, an arse load of North Vietnamese died for their country. The success of Entebbe and Reindeer need no retelling. These three operations had a few key things in common; bold courage and resolve, determination, and extreme violence. No efforts at 'nation building' were involved. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2016-09-29 07:19 |
| #1 Nearly 10 days after the Uri attack that claimed 18 jawans, India carried out surgical strikes in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, inflicting heavy casualties on terrorists and 'those protecting them" and indicating a change of stand on the rules of engagement on the disputed line of control. Indian DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh announced that Pakistan had been informed about the strikes and that India has no intention of continuing the operations but is ready for any reaction from the Pak side. The response, first of its kind across the Pakistani border during peace time, was based on specific intelligence, claim reports. Also Read: A detailed coverage of India's response to Pakistan Here's what happened in 4 hours, according to reports: 1. Operation begins around 12.30 am on Wednesday. According to reports, paratroopers from Special Forces were involved. 2. The commandos were airdropped at the LoC, from where they crossed over to the Pakistani side. 3. According to sources, Indian commandos entered three kilometres across the Line of Control to conduct the 'surgical strikes' 4. The strikes were carried out in Bhimber, Hotspring, Kel & Lipa sectors, on Pak's side of LoC, according to reports. 5. The location was 500 meters-2 Km across LoC, sources said 6. 7 terror launch pads were destroyed during the surgical strike 7. 38 terrorists and 2 Pakistani soldiers were killed in Indian Army surgical strikes, no Indian casualties. Those killed included terrorists, their guides and handlers 8. Helicopters were used. Mission, according to reports, ended at 4.30 am |
| Posted by: John Frum 2016-09-29 06:56 |