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Indian army conducted surgical strikes targeting launchpads for the terrorists across the Line of Control (LoC) in Kashmir. The strike was conducted last night, senior military and diplomatic sources informed the media today, 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, India 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 Lt. Gen Ranbir Singh said. 

He sought the Pakistan army’s support in beating the terrorism. Responding to the government’s statement, Pakistan said that, 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. 

Regarding the Uri attack that took place on 18th of this month, DGMO said that, during the investigation, the involvement of Pakistani elements was clearly discovered. Though India tried to solve the issue at the diplomatic level, but that did not receive much response, he said.  

The DG-ISPR of the Pakistani army said that there had been a major exchange of fire overnight, in which two Pakistani rangers were killed. “Pakistani troops befittingly responded to Indian unprovoked firing in Bhimber, Hotspring, Kel and Lipa sectors which started at 0230 and continued till 0800” the Pakistani military spokesperson claimed. 

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