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2016-09-29 India-Pakistan

India carries out surgical strikes targeting terror 'launch pads' across LoC

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Posted by John Frum 2016-09-29 06:48|| || Front Page|| [6 views ] Top

#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|| 2016-09-29 06:56|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2016-09-29 07:19|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2016-09-29 07:26|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2016-09-29 07:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Bunks however are somewhat limited.

They've to share?

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-09-29 08:33|| 2016-09-29 08:33|| Front Page Top

#6 They've to share?

And Lovin' It!

Posted by Mullah Richard 2016-09-29 10:26|| 2016-09-29 10:26|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2016-09-29 15:43|| Front Page Top

#8 Now that's sounds really familiar, John.

Posted by g(r)omgoru 2016-09-29 15:54|| 2016-09-29 15:54|| Front Page Top

#9 Best shit I've read in along time

Posted by chris 2016-09-29 21:15|| 2016-09-29 21:15|| Front Page Top

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