2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
On 29 September 2016, India announced that it conducted "surgical strikes" against militant launch pads across the Line of Control in Pakistani-administered Kashmir, and inflicted "significant casualties".Indian media reported the casualty figures variously from 35 to 50.Partial footage of the surgical strikes was released to the Indian media on 27 June 2018.
A senior Pakistani security official, speaking on the condition of anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly, said Pakistan would consider a cross-border strike by India an act of war.
Pakistan rejected this claim,stating that Indian troops had not crossed the Line of Control but had only skirmished with Pakistani troops at the border, resulting in the deaths of two Pakistani soldiers and the wounding of nine.Pakistan rejected India's reports of any other casualties.Pakistani sources reported that at least 8 Indian soldiers were killed in the exchange, and one was captured.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.
Media outlets noted that the details regarding the "attack" were still unclear.Earlier that month, four militants had attacked the Indian army at Uri on 18 September in the Indian-administered state of Jammu and Kashmir, and killed 19 soldiers. India's announcement of the claimed raid on 29 September marked the first time that the government had publicly acknowledged its forces crossing the Line of Control, amidst skepticism and disputing accounts.In the succeeding days and months, India and Pakistan continued to exchange fire along the border in Kashmir, resulting in dozens of military and civilian casualties on both sides.
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
2016 Indian Line of Control strike September 29
