PM Modi recalls 2016 surgical strikes, says terrorism will get decisive response
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflected on the 2016 surgical strikes against terrorist hideouts in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He emphasized that India maintains a policy of zero tolerance toward terrorism and will continue to provide decisive responses to cross-border threats.
Why it matters
This statement reinforces India's national security doctrine and its ongoing geopolitical stance regarding regional stability and counter-terrorism.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday recalled the 2016 surgical strikes carried out by the Indian Army across the Line of Control (LoC), saying India has made it clear that terrorism will be met with a “strong and decisive response”.Addressing the 138th episode of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat, PM Modi said the surgical strikes, carried out on September 28-29, 2016, demonstrated India's resolve to respond to cross-border terrorism.“A major historical achievement of India is set to complete 10 years in just a day—the surgical strike. Ten years ago, on September 28–29, 2016, the Indian Army conducted a surgical strike on terrorist hideouts in PoJK.
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