Prime Minister Modi Commemorates 10th Anniversary of 2016 Surgical Strikes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes on September 27, 2026, during his "Mann Ki Baat" radio program. He described the strikes as a decisive response to terrorism and a new example of India's counter-terrorism policy. The original strikes were conducted by the Indian Army's Para (Special Forces) on September 28-29, 2016, across the Line of Control into Pakistani-administered Kashmir, in retaliation for the Uri attack.
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What Happened
On September 27, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes. Speaking during the 138th episode of his "Mann Ki Baat" radio program, he characterized the strikes as a decisive response to terrorism and a new example of India's counter-terrorism policy. The surgical strikes were carried out by the Indian Army's Para (Special Forces) on September 28-29, 2016, across the Line of Control into Pakistani-administered Kashmir, targeting suspected militant launch pads in areas including Bhimber, Hotspring, Kel, and Lipa sectors.
These strikes were a retaliation for the Uri attack, which occurred on September 18, 2016, at an Indian Army brigade headquarters in Uri, Jammu and Kashmir, resulting in the deaths of 19 Indian soldiers. The 2016 surgical strikes marked a shift in India's counter-terrorism strategy towards a more proactive approach, signaling a willingness to cross the Line of Control to address terrorist threats.
Key Facts
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the 10th anniversary of the 2016 surgical strikes on September 27, 2026.PrajavaniHindustan Times
- The Prime Minister described the surgical strikes as a decisive response to terrorism and a new example of India's counter-terrorism policy.The Economic TimesPrajavaniHindustan Times
- The original surgical strikes were conducted by the Indian Army's Para (Special Forces) on September 28-29, 2016.The Times of India
- The strikes were carried out across the Line of Control (LoC) into Pakistani-administered Kashmir.From research
- The operation was a retaliation for the Uri attack, which occurred on September 18, 2016, killing 19 Indian soldiers.The Times of India
- The strikes targeted suspected militant launch pads in areas including Bhimber, Hotspring, Kel, and Lipa sectors.From research
The Timeline4
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27 Sept
- ETThe Economic TimesModi hails surgical strikes as counter-terror model
28 Sept
29 Sept
- TOIThe Times of India10 years of surgical strikes: The night India hit back after Uri attack
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