September 29 in Indian history is recorded as a witness to the bold step by India to enter Pakistan’s border and destroy its terrorist camps.
18 Indian soldiers were martyred in a terrorist attack on the local headquarters of the Indian Army near the LoC in Uri sector of Jammu and Kashmir. It was considered one of the biggest attacks on the Indian Army. In the Uri attack on 18 September 2016, few terrorists sitting across the border was told. India carried out a surgical strike against Pakistan on 29 September to avenge the attack.
The terrorists attacked the army headquarters located near Uri sector at 5:30 am on 18 September 2016. The plan of the terrorists was that maximum number of soldiers should be killed by firing rashly on the unarmed and sleeping soldiers.
Surgical Strike Plan –
- The operation started around 12.30 pm.
- Commandos were aird-roped then they crossed the border entered Pakistan.
- Indian commandos entered the LoC within three kilometers.
- Surgical strikes were performed in Bhimbere, Hotspring, Kel and Lipa sectors.
- The launch pads of the terrorists were destroyed during the surgical strike.
- 38 terrorists and two Pakistani soldiers were killed in the surgical strike of the Indian Army.
- Notably, the Indian Army suffered no loss in this entire operation.
- Helicopters were used. The entire operation was over by 4.30 am.