10th Anniversary Of Surgical Strikes: A Look Back At The 2016 Operation And Its Significance
India marks the 10th anniversary of the surgical strikes on Monday, September 28, 2026. On September 28-29, 2026, the Indian Army carried out targeted surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC) in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). The attack was carried out in the wake of the September 18 attack on an Indian Army base in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir by…
On September 28-29, 2026, India commemorated the 10th anniversary of the surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army. The operation targeted terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir, in response to the September 18 attack on an Indian Army base in Uri. Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted the strikes during his 138th Mann Ki Baat program, emphasizing the strikes as a decisive counter-response to ongoing terrorist attacks.
The surgical strikes marked a significant milestone in India's efforts to combat terrorism and bolster national security. In 2016, Indian Special Forces crossed into Pakistan-controlled territory, destroying key terror infrastructure in retaliation for the Uri attack that claimed the lives of 19 Indian soldiers. The anniversary underscores the ten years of progress made in enhancing India's counter-terrorism capabilities, paving the way for subsequent actions like the 2019 Balakot airstrike and Operation Sindoor in 2025.
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