Indian Army՚s Surgical Strikes Across LoC- Important

Indian Army successfully completed surgical strikes across the LoC at the terror pads in the Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) . First surgical strikes directed by India՚s military in the response of Uri attack on India army base that killed 18 Indian soldiers.

  • Target were the terrorist camps and training center- planning bases to attack Indian territory.
  • Successful because of India Army remarkable ability to mark terrorist areas.
  • Also had profound news coverage favorable for India and moral boosting effect on Indian Armed Forces.
  • India recently reviewed Indus Waters Treaty with Pakistan and pulled out of the regional SAARC Summit to be held in Islamabad, Pakistan as part of a wider diplomatic offensive to isolate Pakistan.
Location of Indian Army՚s Surgical Strikes Across LoC

What is Surgical Strike?

A military attack to harm the legitimate military target with no or minimal collateral damage to surrounding structures, general public infrastructure, vehicles, buildings and utilities.

About LoC

  • The term Line of Control (LoC) is a military control line between the Indian and Pakistani in Kashmir and Jammu.
  • It is also known as Cease-fire Line.
  • It was founded after the Simla Agreement on 3rd July 1972.
  • The portion under the control of India is known as Jammu and Kashmir. Similarly on Pakistani side there are two parts known as Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Kashmir (AJK) .

Examrace Team at Aug 22, 2021