Indian Director General of Military Operations (DGMO) Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh today confirmed the Army’s policy of surgical strikes across the LoC against terrorists and their camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The DGMO informed media that the Army had carried out surgical strikes across the LoC on the night of 28th-29th September. On 21st September The Quint had reported on the first such operation by the Indian Army’s Special Forces.

The Quint’s story got a lot of reactions, some questioning its veracity. In response, The Quint has reconfirmed the story with multiple well-placed and unimpeachable sources. This is in line with revelations made by the DGMO today, confirming that surgical attacks have taken place. The Quint has corrected a few details and is publishing a revised story.