India marks decade of surgical strikes against terror

On 29 September 2026, India observed the 10th anniversary of the 29 September 2016 surgical strikes across the Line of Control against terror launch pads in Pakistan-held territory. The operation launched India's evolved counter-terrorism strategy, followed by the 2019 Balakot airstrikes and 2025 Operation Sindoor.

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India marks a decade since the surgical strikes of September 29, 2016, which defined its counter-terrorism strategy. The operation targeted terror launch pads in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to the Uri attack. This marked a significant shift towards visible retaliation against terrorism after years of restraint. Similar strategies were applied in subsequent operations like Balakot and Ope