In a shocking blow to Pakistan, the Indian Air Force has reportedly carried out a surgical strike against the terror launchpads at three different locations in Pakistan occupied Kashmir, across the Line of Control. While an official confirmation from the Government of India is awaited, the action was taken in retaliation to the terrorist attack in Pulwama which killed more than 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel on February 14, 2019. This is the second surgical strike conducted by India, first being post the Uri attack which killed almost 20 security personnel.

According to news agency ANI, the strike took place around 3: 30 AM using 12 Mirage 2,000 fighter jets. According to reports by the agency, the aircraft dropped 1,000 kg laser-guided bombs on a major terror camp across the Line of Control, completely destroying it. Union Minister Prakash Javedakar in a media interaction has confirmed the attack, but a briefing is expected by the Foreign Secretary in a couple of minutes from now.