2016 Indian Line of Control strike

Part of the continuing Indo–Pakistani conflict in Kashmir yes September 2016 January 2020 2016 Indian Line of Control Surgical Strike Indo-Pakistani conflicts,Kashmir conflictand India–Pakistan border skirmishes (2016–2018) 300px The Map of Line of Control 28–29 September 2016(2016 09 28 2016 09 29) Line of Control Indian cross-border strike Start of 2016–18 India–Pakistan border skirmishes IND 22px LeT(Indian claim)Surgical strikes: Pakistan denial suits us for now, we will change tactics if provoked again, says top official http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/surgical-strikes-uri-attack-india-pakistan-terrorists-3062311/ 3 October 2016 The Indian Express 3 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161003014633/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/surgical-strikes-uri-attack-india-pakistan-terrorists-3062311/ 3 October 201622px JeM(Indian claim)22px HuM(Indian claim) PAK 22px Pranab Mukherjee(President of India)22px Narendra Modi(Prime Minister of India)22px Gen. Dalbir Singh Suhag(Chief of Army Staff)22px Lt.Gen. Ranbir Singh(Director-General of Military Operations)22px Lt.Gen. Deependra Singh Hooda(GOC-in-C, Northern Command)India Manohar Parrikar(Minister of Defence) Unknown 22px Mamnoon Hussain(President of Pakistan)22px Nawaz Shareef(Prime Minister of Pakistan)22px Gen. Raheel Sharif(Chief of Army Staff)22px Lt.Gen. Malik Zafar Iqbal(X Corps Commander)Pakistan Khawaja Muhammad Asif(Minister of Defence) 15px Northern CommandParachute Regiment 12px 4 and 9 Para (Special Forces) Unknown 20px X Corps Per India: 1–2 servicemen wounded Per Pakistan: 8 servicemen killedhttps://www.dawn.com/news/1286910/ 8 Indian soldiers killed, one captured, say TV reports 29 September 2016 1 serviceman captured Per India: 35–40 militants killedhttp://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/ 29 September 2016 Uri avenged: 35–40 terrorists, 9 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian surgical strikes Per Pakistan: None Killedhttps://www.dawn.com/news/1286881 Army rubbishes Indian 'surgical strikes' claim as two Pakistani soldiers killed at LoC Dawn 29 September 2016 30 September 2016 Syed Sammer Abbas live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930032051/http://www.dawn.com/news/1286881 30 September 2016 Per India: 9 servicemen killedhttps://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/ Uri avenged: 35–40 terrorists, 9 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian surgical strikes, say TV reports 29 September 2016https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/army-conducted-surgical-strikes-on-terror-launch-pads-on-loc-significant-casualties-caused-dgmo/articleshow/54579855.cms 4 hours, choppers and 38 kills: How India avenged the Uri attack 12 July 2018 The Economic Times Per Pakistan: 2 servicemen killed 9 servicemen woundedhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/news/nationworld/ct-indian-fire-kills-2-pakistani-soldiers-kashmir-20160929-story.html India says it has carried out 'surgical strikes' against militants across Kashmir frontier Tribune news services chicagotribune.com 29 September 2016 On 29 September 2016, teams of Indian Army Para (Special Forces) crossed the Line of Control into Pakistani-administered Kashmir to attack targets up to a kilometer within territory held by Pakistan.Sasikumar Karthika India's Surgical Strikes: Response to Strategic Imperatives The Round Table Informa UK Limited 108 2 2019-03-04 0035-8533 10.1080/00358533.2019.1591768 159–174 159140220 https://scholarworks.sjsu.edu/context/pols_pub/article/1028/viewcontent/India_E2_80_99s_20Surgical_20Strikes_20__20Response_20to_20Strategic_20Imperatives.pdf The raid occurred ten days after four militants had attacked an Indian army outpost at Uri on 18 September 2016 in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, and killed 19 soldiers.India evacuates 10,000 from border with Pakistan amid reprisal fears after Kashmir 'strikes' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/30/india-evacuates-10000-from-border-with-pakistan-amid-reprisal-fe/ The Telegraph 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001065030/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/30/india-evacuates-10000-from-border-with-pakistan-amid-reprisal-fe/ 1 October 2016 Marszal Andrew Estimates of casualties among the militants and Pakistan army, from India's cross-border attack varied, with figures of 35 to 40 being reported.Reversing roles The Economist 2016-10-06 https://www.economist.com/asia/2016/10/06/reversing-roles 2023-07-14 The Pakistani government eventually acknowledged the deaths of two soldiers and injuries to nine, while one Indian soldier was captured.https://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/world/asia/kashmir-pakistan-india.html?_r=0 In Kashmir, Pakistan Questions India's 'Surgical Strikes' on Militants The New York Times 1 October 2016 1 October 2016 Salman Masood live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005070714/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/10/02/world/asia/kashmir-pakistan-india.html?_r=0 5 October 2016 The Indian Government termed the attack a surgical strike against "militant launch pads" in Pakistani territory.http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-surgical-strikes-across-loc-full-statement-by-dgmo-lt-gen-ranbir-singh/story-Q5yrp0gjvxKPGazDzAnVsM.html India's surgical strikes across LoC: Full statement by DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh Hindustan Times 29 September 2016 2 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161002024056/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-s-surgical-strikes-across-loc-full-statement-by-dgmo-lt-gen-ranbir-singh/story-Q5yrp0gjvxKPGazDzAnVsM.html 2 October 2016 Pakistan rejected India's claim, and instead initially claimed that Indian troops did not cross the Line of Control and had only skirmished with Pakistani troops at the border, although it subsequently admitted to having captured an Indian soldier. Pakistani security sources claimed that at least eight Indian soldiers were killed in the exchange, and one was captured.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/153627-14-Indian-soldiers-killed-in-clashes-with-Pakistan-Army Indian soldiers killed in clashes with Pakistan Army The News 29 September 2016 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930033205/https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/153627-14-Indian-soldiers-killed-in-clashes-with-Pakistan-Army 30 September 2016 India confirmed that one of its soldiers was in Pakistani custody, but denied that it was linked to the incident or that any of its soldiers had been killed. Pakistan said India was hiding its casualties.http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191836/army-forces-fully-prepared-respond-aggression-asim-bajwa/ India hiding casualties from cross border fire, Asim Bajwa says The Express Tribune 1 October 2016 2 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001114625/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191836/army-forces-fully-prepared-respond-aggression-asim-bajwa/ 1 October 2016 Independent analysts pointed out that the Indian government's casualty figures were considerably exaggerated, with the true number being a dozen or fewer. They also criticised the usage of the term "surgical strike", pointing to the fact that no use of air transport was made, and the incursions did not penetrate deep into Pakistani territory.Khan M Ilyas India's 'surgical strikes' in Kashmir: Truth or illusion? BBC News 2016-10-22 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-37702790 2023-07-14Singh Sandeep India's Surgical Strikes: Walking Into Pakistan's Trap? The Diplomat 2016-10-05 https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/indias-surgical-strikes-walking-into-pakistans-trap/ 2023-09-21 Analysts wrote that the term "surgical strike" was used to portray the incident in a positive and nationalist light to the Indian public. The Indian news media uncritically reported the Indian government's version of events, often discouraging skepticism of the "surgical strike": television coverage was militant and nationalist in nature.Pandit Sushmita Chattopadhyay Saayan Reimagining Journalism and Social Order in a Fragmented Media World Coverage of the Surgical Strike on Television News in India Routledge 2020 978-0-429-34724-5 10.4324/9780429347245-11 156–170 Media outlets noted that the details regarding the attack remained unclear. India's announcement on 29 September marked the first time that the government had publicly acknowledged its forces crossing the Line of Control.India evacuates 10,000 from border with Pakistan amid reprisal fears after Kashmir 'strikes' https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/30/india-evacuates-10000-from-border-with-pakistan-amid-reprisal-fe/ The Telegraph 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001065030/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2016/09/30/india-evacuates-10000-from-border-with-pakistan-amid-reprisal-fe/ 1 October 2016 Marszal AndrewYousaf Kamran 1 October 2016 So-called surgical strike: Indian farce throws up a few challenges Express Tribune http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191648/called-surgical-strike-indian-farce-throws-challenges/ live 2 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161002135351/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191648/called-surgical-strike-indian-farce-throws-challenges/ 2 October 2016 In the succeeding days and months, India and Pakistan continued to exchange fires along the border in Kashmir, resulting in dozens of military and civilian casualties on both sides. Background On 18 September 2016, a fedayeen attack was made by four armed militants on an army base near the town of Uri. Nineteen Indian Army soldiers were killed. India accused Jaish-e-Muhammad, a Pakistan-based terrorist organisation.Yasir Sameer 2016-09-21 Uri attack carried out by Jaish-e-Mohammad militants, confirms Indian Army-India News https://www.firstpost.com/india/uri-attack-carried-out-by-jaish-e-mohammad-militants-confirms-indian-army-3013332.html 2023-04-07 Firstpost en Having come after similar fidayeen attacks in Gurdaspur and Pathankot, the Uri attack gave rise to high degree of concern in India.Panda Ankit 19 September 2016 Gurdaspur, Pathankot, and Now Uri: What Are India's Options? https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/gurdaspur-pathankot-and-now-uri-what-are-indias-options/ subscription live https://web.archive.org/web/20160920125634/https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/gurdaspur-pathankot-and-now-uri-what-are-indias-options/ 20 September 2016 2023-04-07 The Diplomat en-US The following day, the Indian army said that it had displayed considerable restraint in the wake of the attacks, but it reserved the right to respond "at the time and place of our own choosing".19 September 2016 We will respond at time, place of our choosing: Army on Uri attack The Hindu http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uri-attacks-we-will-respond-at-time-place-of-our-choosing-says-army/article9124795.ece dead subscription 30 September 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160919145019/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/uri-attacks-we-will-respond-at-time-place-of-our-choosing-says-army/article9124795.ece 19 September 2016 The Guardian said that Indian patience had run out due to Pakistan's inaction in curbing the activities of terrorist organisations such as Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammad.Boone Jon Safi Michael 2016-09-28 Pakistan humiliated by south Asian countries' boycott of summit en-GB The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/28/pakistan-humiliated-by-south-asian-countries-boycott-of-summit live 2023-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20161001163733/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/28/pakistan-humiliated-by-south-asian-countries-boycott-of-summit 1 October 2016 0261-3077 On 21 September, India summoned the Pakistan High Commission Abdul Bassit and gave a protest letter detailing the involvement of a terrorist group based in Pakistan.Gupta Shishir 3 October 2016 Mission LoC: How India punished Pakistan with surgical strikes The Hindustan Times http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mission-loc-how-india-punished-pakistan-with-surgical-strikes/story-hup3eHFQc2za87BDWY6MzM.html live 8 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161007173633/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/mission-loc-how-india-punished-pakistan-with-surgical-strikes/story-hup3eHFQc2za87BDWY6MzM.html 7 October 2016 Pakistan later said that India had provided no evidence that the Uri attack was launched from Pakistan. Pakistan's defence minister suggested that India had carried out the Uri attack to deflect attention from the popular protests in Jammu and Kashmir. The Hindustan Times reported that the minister's comments made up an "inflection point", after which India decided to respond militarily. Indian officials said that the cross-border infiltration across the Line of Control had surged since the unrest began in Kashmir. The persons crossing the border showed evidence of military training.Jon Boone Michael Safi India says troops cross Kashmir border to attack as crisis escalates https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/29/pakistani-soldiers-killed-surgical-strikes-kashmir-india The Guardian 29 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161002112024/https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/sep/29/pakistani-soldiers-killed-surgical-strikes-kashmir-india 2 October 2016 According to a government source close to Home Minister Rajnath Singh, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security was held on 24 September, at which "broad details of targeting terrorists" were discussed.Surgical Strike was sealed, delivered, kept under wraps until CCS meet http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/surgical-strike-was-sealed-delivered-kept-under-wraps-until-ccs-meet-3059052/ The Indian Express 1 October 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001010808/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/surgical-strike-was-sealed-delivered-kept-under-wraps-until-ccs-meet-3059052/ 1 October 2016 Surgical strikes On 29 September, eleven days after the Uri attack, the Indian Army conducted surgical strikes against suspected militants in Pakistani-administered Kashmir. Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO), said that it had received "very credible and specific information" about "terrorist teams" who were preparing to "carry out infiltration and conduct terrorist strikes inside Jammu and Kashmir and in various metros in other states". The Indian action was meant to pre-empt their infiltration.Kashmir attack: India 'launches strikes against militants' https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37504308 BBC News 30 September 2016 29 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930034806/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37504308 30 September 2016Barry Ellen Masood Salman 2016-09-29 India Claims 'Surgical Strikes' Across Line of Control in Kashmir en-US The New York Times https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/30/world/asia/kashmir-india-pakistan.html live 2023-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20161002083642/http://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/30/world/asia/kashmir-india-pakistan.html?_r=0 2 October 2016 0362-4331 India presented its operation as preemptive self-defence against terrorism, striking against terrorist infrastructure along with "those who are trying to support them." Columnist Ankit Panda thought the latter included Pakistani soldiers or the elements of Pakistani state.Ankit Panda https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/indian-forces-cross-line-of-control-to-carry-out-surgical-strikes-first-takeaways/ Indian Forces Cross Line of Control to Carry Out 'Surgical Strikes': First Takeaways The Diplomat 29 September 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930180104/https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/indian-forces-cross-line-of-control-to-carry-out-surgical-strikes-first-takeaways/ 30 September 2016 On 30 September, Indian minister for information and broadcasting Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore said that there had been no aerial strikes and that the operation had been conducted "on the ground".http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/rathore-rules-out-use-of-copters-aerial-strikes/article9165152.ece Rathore rules out use of copters, aerial strikes The Hindu 2 October 2016 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161002194337/http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/rathore-rules-out-use-of-copters-aerial-strikes/article9165152.ece 2 October 2016 Ranbir Singh said that his Pakistani counterpart had been informed. The Pakistani military said the DGMO communications discussed only the cross-border firing, which was part of the existing rules of engagement.https://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/29/india-says-raid-across-loc-hit-pakistan-based-militants-pakistan-denies-raid-occurred.html India says raid across LOC hit Pakistan-based militants; Pakistan denies raid occurred CNBC 29 September 2016 2 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161018232415/http://www.cnbc.com/2016/09/29/india-says-raid-across-loc-hit-pakistan-based-militants-pakistan-denies-raid-occurred.html 18 October 2016 Pakistan denied that such surgical strikes occurred. The Inter-Services Public Relations said that there had been only "cross border firing". Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif condemned the "unprovoked and naked aggression of Indian forces", and said that Pakistani military was capable of thwarting any attacks by India.Annie Gowen Shaiq Hussain India claims 'surgical strikes' against militants in Pakistan-controlled Kashmir https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/india-hits-militant-launchpads-in-pakistan-in-escalation-between-nuclear-armed-rivals/2016/09/29/e0145168-d97e-4149-977a-24d08b16ea0b_story.html The Washington Post 29 September 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001050604/https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/india-hits-militant-launchpads-in-pakistan-in-escalation-between-nuclear-armed-rivals/2016/09/29/e0145168-d97e-4149-977a-24d08b16ea0b_story.html 1 October 2016 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said that the UN Observer Group in Pakistani Kashmir did not directly observe any "firing across the Line of Control" relating to the incident.UN chief Ban Ki-moon offers to mediate between India, Pakistan https://web.archive.org/web/20161002042538/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/un-chief-ban-ki-moon-offers-to-mediate-over-india-pakistan-tensions/story-tgrv7TWDE7GmuC7EI8NNiN.html 2 October 2016 , Hindustan Times, 1 October 2016.India snubs UN for saying didn't ‘observe’ LoC firing https://web.archive.org/web/20161002043250/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/india-snubs-un-for-saying-didnt-observe-loc-firing-3060608/ 2 October 2016 , The Indian Express, 2 October 2016. The Indian envoy at UN Syed Akbaruddin dismissed this statement, saying "facts on the ground do not change whether somebody acknowledges or not." Analyst Sandeep Singh, writing in The Diplomat, said that the operation is better characterised as a cross-border raid because "surgical strikes" involve striking deep into the enemy territory and typically using air power.Sandeep Singh India's Surgical Strikes: Walking into Pakistan's Trap? https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/indias-surgical-strikes-walking-into-pakistans-trap/ The Diplomat 5 October 2016 15 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161018232405/https://thediplomat.com/2016/10/indias-surgical-strikes-walking-into-pakistans-trap/ 18 October 2016 Shawn Snow writing in The Diplomat questioned whether India had the capacity to conduct a "surgical strike", noting that Pakistan has a very comprehensive and modern air defence system.https://thediplomat.com/2016/09/is-india-capable-of-a-surgical-strike-in-pakistan-controlled-kashmir/ Is India Capable of a Surgical Strike in Pakistan Controlled Kashmir? Snow Shawn The Diplomat en-US 19 February 2019 A cross border raid, if it occurred 1 km into Pakistani administered territory, is routine on either side with over a dozen incidents having occurred both ways, and does not qualify as a "surgical strike" which by definition requires deep striking and air power as Sandeep Singh, cited earlier, attests to.December 2020 Indian version Indian officials said the strike targeted areas close to the Line of Control (LoC), where it believes militants congregate for their final briefings before sneaking across the LoC. An Indian security source said the operation began with Indian forces firing artillery across the frontier to provide cover for three to four teams of 70–80 soldiers from the 4th and 9th battalions of the Para Special Forces to cross the LoC at several separate points shortly after midnight IST on 29 September (18:30 hours UTC, 28 Sep). Teams from 4 Para crossed the LoC in the Nowgam sector of Kupwara district, while teams from 9 Para simultaneously crossed the LoC in Poonch district.Inside the strike: Choppers on standby, 70–80 soldiers http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/surgical-strikes-india-pakistan-loc-jammu-and-kashmir-indian-army-3059059/ 1 October 2016 The Indian Express 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001035101/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/surgical-strikes-india-pakistan-loc-jammu-and-kashmir-indian-army-3059059/ 1 October 2016 By 2 a.m. IST, according to army sources, the special forces teams had travelled 1–3 km on foot, and had begun destroying terrorist bases with hand-held grenades and 84 mm rocket launchers. The teams then swiftly returned to the Indian side of the Line of Control, suffering only one injury, a soldier wounded after tripping a land mine. The Indian Army said the strike was a pre-emptive attack on militant bases, claiming that it had received intelligence that the militants were planning "terrorist strikes" against India. India said that, in destroying "terrorist infrastructure" it also attacked "those who are trying to support them", indicating it attacked Pakistani soldiers too. India later briefed opposition parties and foreign envoys, but did not disclose operational details.https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india-kashmir-idUSKCN11Z0IJ Sanjeev Miglani Asad Hashim India says hits Pakistan-based militants, escalating tensions Reuters 29 September 2016 5 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005140149/http://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india-kashmir-idUSKCN11Z0IJ 5 October 2016 Some Indian media claimed that the Indian army infiltrated 2–3 km into Pakistani territory, but the Indian Army did not say whether its troops crossed the border or had simply fired across it. India said that none of its soldiers were killed though two soldiers were injured. It also stated that one of its soldiers, from 37 Rashtriya Rifles, was captured by Pakistan after he "inadvertently crossed over to the Pakistan side", though not during the "surgical strikes".Sen Sudhi Ranjan 30 September 2016 Sanyal Anindita Indian Army Says Soldier in Pak Custody Was Not Captured During Surgical Strikes http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-denies-pak-media-claims-says-soldier-inadvertently-crossed-loc-1468244 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930035414/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/army-denies-pak-media-claims-says-soldier-inadvertently-crossed-loc-1468244 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 NDTV.com Initially, Indian media claimed that the army used helicopters during the skirmish. On 30 September, an Indian minister denied that there were any helicopters used, stating the operation was conducted "on the ground".http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191350/backtracking-india-says-no-helicopters-used-surgical-strikes/ Backtracking: India says no helicopters used in 'surgical strikes' Express Tribune 30 September 2016 2 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001145250/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191350/backtracking-india-says-no-helicopters-used-surgical-strikes/ 1 October 2016 In 2018, the Indian government released an alleged footage of the strikes. Pakistani version Pakistan rejected claims that any surgical strikes occurred. Pakistan's Foreign Office said the claim as "baseless" and said India was "deliberately" escalating conflict. The Pakistan Army claimed that there had only been "cross border firing". Pakistan warned that it would respond militarily should any surgical strike actually occur. The two soldiers killed were identified as Naik Imtiaz and Havildar Jumma Khan.http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/30/asia/kashmir-tensions-pakistan-capture-indian-soldier/index.html Pakistan captures Indian soldier in Kashmir Juliet Perry cnn.com live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001075544/http://www.cnn.com/2016/09/30/asia/kashmir-tensions-pakistan-capture-indian-soldier/index.html 1 October 2016 Pakistani security sources claimed that hours after the strike,  eight Indian soldiers were killed in retaliatory firing across the LOC and one was captured, Chandu Babulal Chavan. A Pakistani news anchor claimed fourteen Indian troops were killed.https://www.dawn.com/news/1286910/ Pakistan captures one Indian soldier, eight killed at LoC overnight Dawn Abrar Haider 29 September 2016 29 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930032029/http://www.dawn.com/news/1286910 30 September 2016 It further stated that India was concealing its casualty figures from the cross-border firing.https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/153627-14-Indian-soldiers-killed-in-clashes-with-Pakistan-Army 14 Indian soldiers killed in clashes with Pakistan Army The News 29 September 2016 30 September 2016 It was later reported that the captured India soldier had wandered across the border in a different sector of the Line of control, where no conflict was reported.https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37518200 India Kashmir strike: View from Pakistan Khan M. Ilyas 30 September 2016 BBC News 14 December 2018 en-GB He was later returned to India.https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/pakistan-returns-indian-soldier-who-crossed-loc-last-year-says-committed-to-ensuring-peace/story-tRunT1nwlr4pAkgz6rwrDM.html Pakistan returns Indian soldier Chandu Babulal Chavan who crossed LoC last year 21 January 2017 14 December 2018 en Defence analysts in Pakistan said it was not possible for Indian forces to breach the heavily armed and fenced LoC border undetected, perform operations at multiple sites over several hours, and return without casualties and military resistance. According to one source, the Indian narrative matched a "fantastic movie script" created for public consumption.http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191128/cross-border-raid-strategic-analysts-laugh-off-indian-claim/ Cross-border raid: Strategic analysts laugh off Indian claim The Express Tribune 1 October 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930230825/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1191128/cross-border-raid-strategic-analysts-laugh-off-indian-claim/ 30 September 2016 Ejaz Awan dismissed Indian claims of paratrooper involvement, stating: "For pulling out these troops, you need helicopters on the ground." Media reports Lieutenant general Ranbir Singh, the Indian Army DGMO, only stated during his press conference on 29 September that the number of casualties inflicted had been "significant". Most accounts in the Indian media varied as to the number of militants killed, with most publications giving estimates of 35 to 50 killed.http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/ 29 September 2016 Uri avenged: 35–40 terrorists, 9 Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian surgical strikes live https://web.archive.org/web/20161002035024/http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/uri-avenged-35-40-terrorists-9-pakistani-soldiers-killed-in-indian-surgical-strikes-say-tv-reports/397625/ 2 October 2016https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/uri-avenged-inside-story-indian-army-surgical-strikes-pok-343995-2016-09-29 Surgical strikes in PoK: How Indian para commandos killed 50 terrorists, hit 7 camps India Today 29 September 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001032146/http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/uri-avenged-inside-story-indian-army-surgical-strikes-pok/1/776433.html 1 October 2016 dmy-all On 9 October, the Indian army said that it had intercepted radio messages of the Pakistan army and claimed that "around 20" Lashkar-e-Taiba militants had been killed, including at least 10 during the surgical strikes and nineOctober 2016 killed at Balnoi (opposite of Poonch).Lashkar-e-Taiba suffered maximum damage in surgical strikes http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/lashker-e-taiba-suffered-maximum-damage-in-surgical-strikes-3073562/ The Indian Express 9 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161010161401/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/lashker-e-taiba-suffered-maximum-damage-in-surgical-strikes-3073562/ 10 October 2016 On 1 October, the Pakistani army gave international media outlets including BBC, CNN, VOA, Reuters, AP, AFP and Newsweek a tour of the sites which India claimed to have hit on 29 September.http://tribune.com.pk/story/1192809/new-delhi-cm-questions-authenticity-indias-surgical-strikes-pakistan/ Delhi CM questions authenticity of India's 'surgical strikes' in Pakistan Express Tribune 3 October 2016 3 October 2016 Tashkeel Ahmed Farooqui live https://web.archive.org/web/20161004152613/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1192809/new-delhi-cm-questions-authenticity-indias-surgical-strikes-pakistan/ 4 October 2016 The Pakistan army claimed that had there been a "surgical strike", there would have been more damage. The journalists confirmed that the "area seemed intact", but added that they only saw what the Pakistani army showed them.Kashmir conflict: Tension on the India Pakistan border https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37531900 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161002153302/http://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-37531900 2 October 2016 The Economist remarked that they were taken to the border "under strict supervision, naturally". On 5 October, The Indian Express stated it had managed to conduct covert interviews with eyewitnesses living across the Line of Control (LoC). The Express claimed that eyewitnesses corroborated the Indian account by describing fire engagements with militants and the destruction of some makeshift buildings that housed militants; but that there was little damage to infrastructure. However, the Express said that according to eyewitness accounts, and classified documents, the number of militants killed was lower than the 38–50 number reported by Indian officials; there were reports that "five, perhaps six" bodies had been trucked out the morning after the raids from Dudhnial (4 km from the LoC), while three or four militants were killed near Khairati Bagh. The Express said that the militants, many of whom belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba, were caught by surprise. Other accounts reported "fire and explosions" from the east bank of the Neelum River in Athmuqam.http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-border-terror-camps-surgical-strikes-kashmir-loc-indian-army-jihadist-3065975 Surgical strikes: Bodies taken away on trucks, loud explosions, eyewitnesses give graphic details 5 October 2016 The Indian Express live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005195613/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-border-terror-camps-surgical-strikes-kashmir-loc-indian-army-jihadist-3065975/ 5 October 2016 On 5 October, India's CNN-News18 claimed that it conducted a "sting operation" where their news correspondent posing as an Inspector General of Police made a phone call to a Superintendent of Police (SP) Ghulam Akbar in Mirpur. In an audio conversation aired on the news channel, a voice claiming to be Akbar reveals details about the military action of 29 September including the places of strikes and the number of Pakistani casualties, quoted as 12 people including 5 military personnel. The voice says that the bodies were said to have been carried away in coffins and buried in the villages, and that an unknown number of militants ("jihadis") had also died.Surgical strikes: Five Pakistani soldiers among 12 killed, Mirpur SP tells CNN-News18 https://web.archive.org/web/20161006071654/http://www.firstpost.com/india/surgical-strikes-five-pakistani-soldiers-among-12-killed-mirpur-sp-tells-cnn-news18-3036330.html 6 October 2016 , Firstpost India, 5 October 2016.Pakistan admits to surgical strikes by India, names areas of operation https://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/051016/pakistan-admits-surgical-strikes-by-india-names-areas-of-operation.html Deccan Chronicle 5 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005172722/http://www.deccanchronicle.com/nation/current-affairs/051016/pakistan-admits-surgical-strikes-by-india-names-areas-of-operation.html 5 October 2016 Surgical Strikes: Full Text of Conversation Which Exposes Pakistan's Lies https://web.archive.org/web/20161006142258/http://www.news18.com/news/india/surgical-strikes-full-text-of-conversation-which-exposes-pakistans-lies-1298937.html 6 October 2016 , CNN News18, 5 October 2016. On 6 October, Pakistan's Foreign Office said that the voice in the audio conversation did not belong to Ghulam Akbar, and that Akbar had denied the alleged phone conversation. The ministry called the story a fabrication, and hoped that CNN International would take action against its Indian affiliate.PAKISTAN CONDEMNS AIRING OF FAKE PROGRAM BY INDIAN MEDIA http://www.radio.gov.pk/06-Oct-2016/pakistan-condemns-airing-of-fake-program-by-indian-media Radio Pakistan live https://web.archive.org/web/20161009174244/http://www.radio.gov.pk/06-Oct-2016/pakistan-condemns-airing-of-fake-program-by-indian-media 9 October 2016 On 23 October, a BBC News article by M. Ilyas Khan quoted unnamed police officials and locals stating the Indians appeared to have crossed the LoC, in some cases by more than a kilometer, to attack Pakistani border posts. The article said the Indian Army had conducted a ground assault in the Pooch sector, destroying a Pakistani post and killing a soldier; setup their guns on a ridge in Leepa valley, hitting three posts and killing four Pakistani soldiers; and advanced in the Dudhnial sector injuring a Pakistani soldier, but were beaten back after their movements were detected. The report also took statements from villagers at Madarpur (Poonch District) and Leepa Valley (Bagh District) and Dudhnial (Neelam District) who confided that Indian troops directed heavy fire at several Pakistani border posts. The BBC News could not verify if any militants were hit. Villagers in Dudhnial said that they saw one or two damaged structures close to a Pakistani border post. The villagers in Leepa Valley said that, following the attack, there was an increased influx of militants to the valley.M. Ilyas Khan India's 'surgical strikes' in Kashmir: Truth or illusion? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-37702790 BBC News 23 October 2016 23 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161025175100/http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-37702790 25 October 2016 The Economist wrote that by interviewing eyewitnesses and anonymous officials, journalists in both Pakistan and India have pieced together an account of what happened: it appears that small teams of Indian commandos had slipped across the line to strike at safe houses believed to be used by Islamist guerrillas. The number killed was estimated at a dozen or fewer, rather than the 38–50 initially claimed by India. None of those killed were Pakistani army personnel. And since the Pakistani government has no wish to inflame domestic opinion and so be forced to escalate matters, it preferred to pretend that nothing had happened.India and Pakistan: Reversing roles, The Economist, 8 October 2016. Aftermath Indian intelligence sources claimed that, immediately after the raid, the Pakistan military had buried the corpses of the slain terrorists to erase any evidence and to maintain Pakistan's version of a "skirmish" along the Line of Control.Uri Pay Back: Pakistan buries dead terrorists, leaving no evidence for India's Surgical Strike http://www.indialivetoday.com/uri-pay-back-pakistan-buries-dead-terrorists-leaving-no-evidence-for-indias-surgical-strike/39701.html India Live Today 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 Renu Ratheesh dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161001201558/http://www.indialivetoday.com/uri-pay-back-pakistan-buries-dead-terrorists-leaving-no-evidence-for-indias-surgical-strike/39701.html 1 October 2016 However, Pakistan rejected that any such casualties occurred, questioning: "Where did all the dead bodies go?" Pakistan's military also pointed to the lack of damage or losses in the site, and welcomed UN observers and journalists to conduct an independent inquiry. Increased firing along the Line of Control was reported the following day.The morning after Army's surgical strike: Firing along LoC http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/the-morning-after-armys-surgical-strike-firing-along-loc-3056738/ Indian Express 1 October 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001055641/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/the-morning-after-armys-surgical-strike-firing-along-loc-3056738/ 1 October 2016 A senior Indian Home Ministry official subsequently claimed that in the wake of the raid, at least 12 training camps belonging to Lashkar-e-Taiba, Hizbul Mujahideen and Jaish-e-Mohammad had been swiftly moved from their locations at Pir Chanasi, Aksha Maskar and Tabuk near Muzaffarabad in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. Based on satellite images, inputs from foreign intelligence agencies and unnamed "sources in Pakistan", according to the official, the training camps had been relocated "near crowded towns deep inside Pakistan", in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab, to "minimise casualties to their assets." According to the Indian official, the camps had housed around 500 militants, 300 of whom belonged to Lashkar-e-Taiba alone.Training camps now shifted to crowded Pakistani towns' https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/%E2%80%98Training-camps-now-shifted-to-crowded-Pakistani-towns%E2%80%99/article15419789.ece The Hindu 1 October 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930223228/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/training-camps-now-shifted-to-crowded-pakistani-towns/article9170047.ece 30 September 2016 An Indian newspaper, Indian Express, alleged that they had covertly interviewed five people across the LoC. One of the five eyewitness reported that on 30 September, a day after the surgical strikes, several members of Lashkar-e-Taiba had met for Friday prayers at a Lashkar-affiliated mosque in Chalhana. "The Lashkar men gathered there were blaming the Pak Army for failing to defend the border", he said, "and [were] saying they would soon give India an answer it would never forget." Several days after the raids, a leading Indian security official who had been closely involved in their planning said that Pakistan's continued denial that any surgical strikes took place was a "stance that suits us". He further stated – "The surprise element in such an operation is key to its success and there will be no predictable repetition. If provoked yet again, we will amend our operational tactics." Both Indian Defence Minister Parrikar and National Security Advisor Doval were shown original, unedited footage from the military raids on 1 October. After viewing it, Parrikar informed Prime Minister Modi that he was satisfied with what he had seen, and that there was no need to publicly release any footage. In response to calls from members of opposition parties to release the footage, a senior government official stated, "The Opposition should understand the difference between a covert and overt strike. And it is not incumbent on the Indian Army to release video footage every time they do their duty."Have proof of surgical strikes along LoC, but will not release it: Centre http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/have-proof-of-surgical-strikes-along-loc-but-will-not-release-it-centre/story-d8aGCr9mQfDO0zeTjTi1YI.html Hindustan Times 6 October 2016 6 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006073822/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/have-proof-of-surgical-strikes-along-loc-but-will-not-release-it-centre/story-d8aGCr9mQfDO0zeTjTi1YI.html 6 October 2016 On 5 October, two senior ministers in the Indian government said the Indian Army had submitted the footage to the government, but that the government, with the concurrence of the army, felt there was no need to release it to the public. India–Pakistan border skirmishes (2016–2018) After India's operation, India and Pakistan increased their exchanges of small arms and mortar fire across the Line of Control, resulting in frequent reports of IndianThe aftermath of India's surgical strikes along LoC: A quick timeline http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/the-aftermath-of-indias-surgical-strikes-across-loc-a-timeline-3061415/ The Indian Express 3 October 2016 3 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161004162532/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/the-aftermath-of-indias-surgical-strikes-across-loc-a-timeline-3061415/ 4 October 2016 http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-jawan-death-4562251/ J&K: Jawan killed in ceasefire violation by Pakistan, another found dead with bullet wounds Indian Express 9 March 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170309145527/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/jk-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-jawan-death-4562251/ 9 March 2017 dmy-all http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/soldiers-mutilated-indian-army-says-it-will-respond-to-pakistan-s-dastardly-act/story-RQyyWm7LNbZt6HqnOz6DML.html Army says will respond to 'dastardly' body mutilation, Pak denies involvement Hindustan Times 3 May 2017 3 May 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170502214103/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/soldiers-mutilated-indian-army-says-it-will-respond-to-pakistan-s-dastardly-act/story-RQyyWm7LNbZt6HqnOz6DML.html 2 May 2017 dmy-all https://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/jun/01/gref-labourer-killed-bsf-man-among-4-injured-in-pak-firing-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1611727.html GREF labourer killed, BSF man among four injured in Pak firing in Jammu & Kashmir Economic times 2 June 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170607163138/http://www.newindianexpress.com/nation/2017/jun/01/gref-labourer-killed-bsf-man-among-4-injured-in-pak-firing-in-jammu-and-kashmir-1611727.html 7 June 2017 dmy-all https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jks-nowgam-one-jawan-martyred/articleshow/59649735.cms Pakistan violates ceasefire in J&K's Nowgam, one jawan martyred The Times of India 18 July 2017 4 August 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170718143024/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-jks-nowgam-one-jawan-martyred/articleshow/59649735.cms 18 July 2017http://www.firstpost.com/india/army-soldier-injured-in-naushera-shelling-dies-civilian-injured-in-fresh-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-3831431.html Army soldier injured in Naushera shelling dies; civilian injured in fresh Pakistan ceasefire violation First post 19 July 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170720041528/http://www.firstpost.com/india/army-soldier-injured-in-naushera-shelling-dies-civilian-injured-in-fresh-pakistan-ceasefire-violation-3831431.html 20 July 2017http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-stand-by-for-heavy-retribution-india-warns-pakistan-2276066 Jammu and Kashmir: 3 soldiers killed, India warns Pakistan of heavy retribution DNA India 23 November 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161125095904/http://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-stand-by-for-heavy-retribution-india-warns-pakistan-2276066 25 November 2016 https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-rajouri/article19394904.ece Pakistan violates ceasefire in Rajouri The Hindu 31 July 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171009041643/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-rajouri/article19394904.ece 9 October 2017 dmy-all https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-for-four-consecutive-days-shells-bsf-posts/article19697082.ece https://web.archive.org/web/20170918200510/http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pakistan-violates-ceasefire-for-four-consecutive-days-shells-bsf-posts/article19697082.ece dead Pakistan violates ceasefire for four consecutive days, shells BSF posts 16 September 2017 18 September 2017 www.thehindu.com https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pakistani-sniper-fire-from-across-line-of-control-in-poonch-1745091?ndtv_related BSF Jawan Killed in Pakistani Sniper Fire from Across Line of Control in Poonch NDTV 1 September 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170907122648/http://www.ndtv.com/india-news/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pakistani-sniper-fire-from-across-line-of-control-in-poonch-1745091?ndtv_related 7 September 2017 dmy-all http://indianexpress.com/article/india/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pakistan-firing-across-loc-in-arina-sector-4813178/ BSF Jawan killed in Pakistan firing across LoC in J&K's Arina sector Indian Express 25 August 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170825150545/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/bsf-jawan-killed-in-pakistan-firing-across-loc-in-arina-sector-4813178/ 25 August 2017 dmy-all https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/soldier-injured-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-keran-sector/articleshow/60763078.cms Jawan killed as Pakistan violate ceasefire along Keran sector The Times of India 22 September 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170922001217/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/soldier-injured-as-pakistan-violates-ceasefire-in-keran-sector/articleshow/60763078.cms 22 September 2017 dmy-all January 2022 and Pakistani casualties.3 Pakistani Soldiers killed http://staging.hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_PAKISTAN_INDIA_KASHMIR?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2016-11-23-06-46-58 23 November 2016 AP 23 November By Roshan Mughal and Asif Shahzad dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161123201427/http://staging.hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories/A/AS_PAKISTAN_INDIA_KASHMIR?SITE=AP&SECTION=HOME&TEMPLATE=DEFAULT&CTIME=2016-11-23-06-46-58 23 November 2016https://www.dawn.com/news/1314553/three-pakistan-army-soldiers-killed-by-indian-firing-across-the-loc Three Pakistan Army soldiers killed by Indian firing across the LoC 14 February 2017 Dawn 14 February 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170214002356/https://www.dawn.com/news/1314553/three-pakistan-army-soldiers-killed-by-indian-firing-across-the-loc 14 February 2017 https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india-idUSKBN1A10RG Four Pakistani soldiers killed in Indian shelling in Kashmir 16 July 2017 4 August 2017 Reuters live https://web.archive.org/web/20170805020040/https://www.reuters.com/article/us-pakistan-india-idUSKBN1A10RG 5 August 2017https://www.dawn.com/news/1346309/army-destroys-indian-posts-in-retaliation-to-cross-border-shelling-killing-5-ispr Army destroys Indian posts in retaliation to cross-border shelling, killing 5: ISPR Tariq Naqash 19 July 2017 4 August 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20170805015941/https://www.dawn.com/news/1346309/army-destroys-indian-posts-in-retaliation-to-cross-border-shelling-killing-5-ispr 5 August 2017https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/pak-summons-indian-envoy-over-ceasefire-violations-across-loc/article19316191.ece Pakistan summons Indian envoy over ceasefire violations across LoC Zaidi Mubashir 16 September 2017 The Hindu 20 July 2017https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/09/naib-subedar-two-civilians-embrace-martyrdom-in-cross-border-india-firing-ispr/amp/ Naib Subedar, two civilians embrace martyrdom in cross-border India firing: ISPR 1 October 2017 live https://web.archive.org/web/20171001214015/https://www.samaa.tv/pakistan/2017/09/naib-subedar-two-civilians-embrace-martyrdom-in-cross-border-india-firing-ispr/amp/ 1 October 2017 January 2022 thumb|left|Kirti Chakra to Major Rohit Suri In 2017 the Indian government conferred gallantry awards to nineteen soldiers who had participated in the strikes. Among those who received awards include Major Rohit Suri, the leader of the operation who was honored with the Kirti Chakra, the second highest peacetime gallantry award.https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/heroes-of-surgical-strike-honoured-with-gallantry-medals/articleshow/56782741.cms Heroes of surgical strike honoured with gallantry medals 11 July 2018 The Economic Times On 27 June 2018, an alleged footage of the strikes was released by the Indian government to the Indian media as proof to the strike.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/videos/news/video-footage-provides-proof-of-surgical-strikes-across-loc/videoshow/64768915.cms Video footage provides proof of surgical strikes across LoC The Times of India 28 June 2018https://indianexpress.com/article/india/surgical-strikes-video-out-shows-terror-casualties-damage-to-bunkers-pakistan-border-indian-army-5236452/ Surgical strikes video out, shows terror casualties, damage to bunkers 28 June 2018 The Indian Express 28 June 2018 en-US Pakistan's foreign office spokesman, however, rejected the alleged video and termed Indian claims as farcical.https://m.hindustantimes.com/india-news/dream-on-pakistan-rejects-video-clips-of-indian-surgical-strikes-as-farcical-claims/story-qLthzM7wtgrkiYcmK8rIrJ.html 'Dream on': Pakistan rejects video clips of Indian surgical strikes as farcical claims Hindustan Times 28 June 2018 The Indian government released additional videos on 27 September 2018.Govt releases new video of 2016 surgical strikes https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/govt-releases-new-video-of-2016-surgical-strikes/articleshow/65983661.cms 27 September 2018 12 March 2021 Press Trust of India The Times of India en Reactions India Across India, the military raid was widely praised. The opposition initially raised doubts that the surgical strike actually took place, but later the opposition leader Rahul Gandhi lauded Prime Minister Modi commenting- "for the first time in his tenure, he has taken an action that is worthy of the status of a Prime Minister."Political parties firmly back Modi govt over army's surgical strikes http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cong-aap-hail-army-s-surgical-strike-rajnath-informs-cms-oppn-leaders-about-op/story-Q37QbpgneLveuguZ8q4QeL.html 30 September 2016 Hindustan Times 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930033605/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/cong-aap-hail-army-s-surgical-strike-rajnath-informs-cms-oppn-leaders-about-op/story-Q37QbpgneLveuguZ8q4QeL.html 30 September 2016 Following the military raid, in anticipation of cross-border shelling from Pakistan, Indian authorities evacuated 10,000 residents of villages located within ten kilometres of the border, in the states of Punjab and Jammu and Kashmir. Military surveillance was also stepped up along the Line of Control. Pakistan Pakistan rejected the claim of a surgical strike, stating that Indian troops had only engaged in firing upon Pakistani soldiers, killing two Pakistani soldiers and wounding nine. The spokesperson for the Pakistani Army asked: "Where is the damage?", referring to the lack of any evidence of surgical strikes. ISPR spokesman Asim Bajwa termed the "surgical strike" claim an "illusion being deliberately generated by India to create false effects" and a "fabrication of the truth". Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif convened an all-parties conference and an emergency cabinet meeting. He stated Pakistan would take any steps necessary to safeguard its territorial integrity. "We will defend our homeland against any aggression. The entire nation is standing shoulder to shoulder with our armed forces."Nawaz calls APC, NAP and National Security committee meetings https://www.dawn.com/news/1287092 Dawn 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 Sanaullah Khan live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001041023/http://www.dawn.com/news/1287092 1 October 2016 Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff Raheel Sharif termed the Indian claim a "drama", adding that "If Pakistan were to conduct a surgical strike, it would become a chapter in Indian textbooks."https://www.dawn.com/news/1298385 If Pakistan conducted a surgical strike, it would become part of Indian textbooks: COAS Gen Raheel Ali Akbar Dawn 25 November 2016 28 November 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161128082922/http://www.dawn.com/news/1298385 28 November 2016 International Reactions Countries Islamic Republic of Afghanistan – Shaida Abdali, Afghanistan's ambassador to India, expressed support for the military raids by India, stating the actions in Pakistan-administered Kashmir had been conducted in "self-defence". He added his hopes that "no one will allow safe havens for terrorists to be used against neighbours."Indian surgical strikes were act of self-defence: Afghanistan http://www.thestatesman.com/news/latest-headlines/indian-surgical-strikes-were-act-of-self-defence-afghanistan/168164.html The Statesman 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161012002113/http://www.thestatesman.com/news/latest-headlines/indian-surgical-strikes-were-act-of-self-defence-afghanistan/168164.html 12 October 2016 Bangladesh – Iqbal Chowdhury, the advisor to the Prime Minister of Bangladesh, stated India had the "legal, internationally accepted right" to take action. "Bangladesh always believes that any aggression or attack on the sovereignty of the independence and legal right of a country is not acceptable and Bangladesh always feels that any country must honour and respect the sovereignty of a third country."India has right to respond to attack on sovereignty:Bangladesh http://www.thestatesman.com/news/india/india-has-right-to-respond-to-attack-on-sovereignty-bangladesh/168070.html The Statesman 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20161012050702/http://www.thestatesman.com/news/india/india-has-right-to-respond-to-attack-on-sovereignty-bangladesh/168070.html 12 October 2016 Bhutan – Bhutan have backed India on cross-border stand.http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/brics-summit-lanka-bhutan-back-indias-stand-on-cross-border-terror-3086730/ BRICS summit: Lanka, Bhutan back India's stand on cross-border terror 14 February 2017 The Indian Express 18 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161031213158/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/brics-summit-lanka-bhutan-back-indias-stand-on-cross-border-terror-3086730/ 31 October 2016 China – Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Sheung stated that China, "as a shared neighbour and friend to both India and Pakistan," was concerned about the "continuous confrontation and tensions" between the two nations. He said China called on "all relevant parties to exercise restraint and refrain from actions that would escalate tension," and expressed hopes that both parties would address their differences through dialogue.China calls on India, Pakistan to exercise restraint http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-china-kashmir-terrorism-surgical-strikes-uri-attack-3058982/ The Indian Express 1 October 2016 1 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930234335/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/pakistan-china-kashmir-terrorism-surgical-strikes-uri-attack-3058982/ 30 September 2016 Germany – Martin Ney, the German ambassador to India, expressed Germany's support for the military raids and that it stood beside India in its counter-terrorism efforts. Stating that under international law, every nation was obliged to ensure that terrorism did not emanate from its territory, he said there existed a clear international law "that any state has the right to defend its territory from any form of global terrorism."Germany supports India on LoC strikes, calls it right to defence against terror http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/germany-supports-india-on-loc-strikes-calls-it-right-to-defence-against-terror/story-rtldQTU7jLFJttYJx3g06I.html Hindustan Times 5 October 2016 5 October 2016 Jayanth Jacob live https://web.archive.org/web/20161006023514/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/germany-supports-india-on-loc-strikes-calls-it-right-to-defence-against-terror/story-rtldQTU7jLFJttYJx3g06I.html 6 October 2016 Russia – The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed concern over "aggravation" of the situation along the Line of Control, and stated it expected Pakistan to take "effective" steps in stopping the activities of terrorist groups operating from its territory. "We are calling on the parties not to allow any escalation of tension and to settle the existing problems by political and diplomatic means through negotiations. We stand for decisive struggle against terrorism in all its manifestations."Russia asks Pakistan to take steps to contain terror groups http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/russia-asks-pakistan-to-take-steps-to-contain-terror-groups/story-eZeUmh8PcFD3I0B5yB75PK.html Hindustan Times 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161001045054/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/russia-asks-pakistan-to-take-steps-to-contain-terror-groups/story-eZeUmh8PcFD3I0B5yB75PK.html 1 October 2016 Russian Ambassador to India Alexander Kadakin subsequently said that the Russian Federation was the only country to directly state that terrorists came from Pakistan; he called upon Pakistan to end cross-border terrorism and welcomed India's surgical strikes. "[The] greatest human rights violations take place when terrorists attack military installations and attack peaceful civilians in India. We welcome the surgical strike. Every country has [the] right to defend itself."Russia Backs Surgical Strikes, Asks Pakistan to Stop Terror Activities http://rusembindia.com/russia-india-dialogue-en/press-on-bilateral-relations/102-pressonbilateralrelation/8089-russia-backs-surgical-strikes-asks-pakistan-to-stop-terror-activities Russian Embassy 3 October 2016 3 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161012131657/http://rusembindia.com/russia-india-dialogue-en/press-on-bilateral-relations/102-pressonbilateralrelation/8089-russia-backs-surgical-strikes-asks-pakistan-to-stop-terror-activities 12 October 2016 United States – White House spokesman Josh Earnest encouraged continued talks between India and Pakistan, to avoid further escalating the situation. Organisations European Union – Vice President of the European Parliament Czarnecki said that it was necessary for India to maintain pressure on Pakistan for eliminating cross-border terrorism. He praised Indian army and Indian government for its professional approach to the situation.European Parliament backs India's surgical strikes http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/european-parliament-backs-indias-surgical-strikes-3065095/ The Indian Express 5 October 2016 5 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005193247/http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-news-india/european-parliament-backs-indias-surgical-strikes-3065095/ 5 October 2016 United Nations – Stéphane Dujarric, spokesperson for Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, stated the Secretary-General was following the developments "with great concern", adding that the United Nations "calls on the governments of India and Pakistan to exercise restraint, and encourages them to continue the effort to resolve their differences peacefully and through dialogue."Following situation with great concern: UN on rising India-Pak tensions at LoC http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/following-situation-with-great-concern-un-on-rising-india-pak-tensions-at-loc/story-DvBvev49TUAMGtPfMoPReO.html Hindustan Times 30 September 2016 30 September 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20160930053558/http://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/following-situation-with-great-concern-un-on-rising-india-pak-tensions-at-loc/story-DvBvev49TUAMGtPfMoPReO.html 30 September 2016 In a press conference on 3 October, Vitaly Churkin, the Permanent Representative of Russia to the United Nations and the President of the UN Security Council for that month, refused to comment on the India-Pakistan situation, stating the Security Council had not been discussing the matter.Press-conference by Ambassador V.Churkin, Permanent Representative of the Russian Federation to the United Nations and President of the UN Security Council for the month of October 2016 http://russiaun.ru/en/news/pr_confoct Permanent Mission of the Russian Federation to the United Nations 3 October 2016 4 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005123119/http://russiaun.ru/en/news/pr_confoct 5 October 2016 De-escalation Adviser to the Prime Minister on Foreign Affairs was confirmed to be attending the 7th Heart of Asia Conference, the first visit by a high-level Pakistani official since December 2015. This was seen as a move to help de-escalate tensions by the Indian media.Aziz eyes bilateral meeting during Amritsar conference http://www.dnaindia.com/world/report-aziz-eyes-bilateral-meeting-during-amritsar-conference-2276385 Daily News & Analysis 24 November 2016 3 December 2016 The situation de-escalated after 23 November, with no incident being reported except the injury of a BSF personnel in Pakistani firing on 2 December.BSF jawan injured in ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/BSF-jawan-injured-in-ceasefire-violation-by-Pakistani-troops/articleshow/55748160.cms 3 December 2016 The Times of India 2 December 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161203010239/http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/BSF-jawan-injured-in-ceasefire-violation-by-Pakistani-troops/articleshow/55748160.cms 3 December 2016 Pakistan's High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit also offered hosting bilateral dialogue at Heart of Asia Conference.http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/pakistan-willing-to-hold-bilateral-talks-at-heart-of-asia-basit/ Pakistan willing to hold bilateral talks at 'Heart of Asia': Basit Daily Excelsior 28 November 2016 3 December 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161129150717/http://www.dailyexcelsior.com/pakistan-willing-to-hold-bilateral-talks-at-heart-of-asia-basit/ 29 November 2016 But the conference ended without any peace talks and the delegates returned to their countries. Media said that there was a short conversation between Aziz and Indian leaders as soon as he landed. But it was denied this was not billed a de-escalation of border tensions.December 2016 Published accounts Books India's Most Fearless: True Stories of Modern Military Heroes Aroor Shiv Singh Rahul Penguin Random House India Private Limited 9789386815422 20 September 2017 Securing India The Modi Way: Pathankot, Surgical Strikes and More (2017) is a book written by Nitin Gokhale, a South Asian strategic analyst and senior journalist. The book dwells into details about the planning and execution of the operation among other things.http://ddnews.gov.in/national/vice-president-releases-book-securing-india-modi-way Vice President releases book 'Securing India: The Modi Way' DD News ddnews.gov.in en 1 May 2018https://www.orfonline.org/research/book-discussion-securing-india-modi-way-pathankot-surgical-strikes-december-2017/ Book discussion Securing India the Modi Way: Pathankot, Surgical Strikes and More ORF ORF 1 May 2018 en-US Zafar Nawaz Jaspal, India's 'Surgical Strike' Stratagem: Brinkmanship and Response (Khursheed Printers (Pvt.) Ltd., 2019). The book was written by Jaspal, a Professor of Pakistan's premier university, QAU gives a Pakistani perspective on the surgical strike. ISBN 978-969-23370-0-7 Documentaries Special Operations: India 'Surgical Strikes''' (2018) is a TV documentary which premièred on 22 January 2018 on History TV18 Channel.HistoryTV18 show 'Special Operations: India – Surgical Strikes' premieres on 22 January: All you need to know https://www.firstpost.com/entertainment/historytv18-show-special-operations-india-surgical-strikes-premieres-on-22-january-all-you-need-to-know-4310325.html 21 April 2018 Firstpost 19 January 2018 It was directed and produced by Prabhu Asgaonkar and Manika Berry Asgaonkar.Special Operations: India 'Surgical Strikes' English Episode 30 January 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXu4loJiEgE?t=48m32s History TV18 21 April 2018 FilmUri: The Surgical Strike (2019) is an Indian Hindi-language film based on the attack and was released on 11 January 2019, starring Vicky Kaushal and Yami Gautam as lead roles.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/Bollywood/box-office-collection/uri-box-office-collection-day-6-vicky-kaushal-aditya-dhar-film-5540967/ Uri box office collection Day 6: Vicky Kaushal film refuses to slow down 17 January 2019 The Indian Express en-IN 17 January 2019 Web series Avrodh the Siege Within'' (2020) is an Indian web series, nine episodes long, based on the 2016 Uri attack and the following surgical strikes.Jain Arushi 2020-07-31 Avrodh The Siege Within review: An interesting web series on 2016 surgical strike https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/web-series/avrodh-review-amit-sadh-neeraj-kabi-sonyliv-6531321/ 2020-07-31 The Indian Express en It is based on a chapter of the book India's Most Fearless.Ramnath Nandini 31 July 2020 'Avrodh' review: Show about 2016 surgical strike goes beyond Line of Control in more ways than one https://scroll.in/reel/968727/avrodh-review-show-about-2016-surgical-strike-goes-beyond-line-of-control-in-more-ways-than-one 2020-07-31 Scroll.in en-US See also India Pakistan 2019 Indian Line of Control strike Indo-Pakistani wars and conflicts List of cross LOC military operations India–Pakistan relations References 30em Further reading M. Ilyas Khan India's 'surgical strikes' in Kashmir: Truth or illusion? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-37702790 BBC News 23 October 2016 23 October 2016 none India and Pakistan: Reversing roles, The Economist, 8 October 2016. https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2016/10/02/kashmir-pakistan-border-sophia-saifi.cnn Pakistan disputes India's 'surgical strikes' CNN News 2 October 2016 2 October 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20161002095404/https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2016/10/02/kashmir-pakistan-border-sophia-saifi.cnn 2 October 2016 live http://tribune.com.pk/story/1193058/uri-aftermath-global-media-doubts-surgical-strike-claims/ Uri aftermath: Global media doubts surgical strike claims The Express Tribune 4 October 2016 5 October 2016 live https://web.archive.org/web/20161005125542/http://tribune.com.pk/story/1193058/uri-aftermath-global-media-doubts-surgical-strike-claims/ 5 October 2016 Nitin A. 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