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Lt Gen Hooda Reveals Uri Surgical Strike Planning Against Pakistan
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News18•26-09-2026, 19:21
Lt Gen Hooda Reveals Uri Surgical Strike Planning Against Pakistan
- •Lt Gen (Retd) D.S. Hooda discusses the military and intelligence assessments that shaped India’s response to the 2016 Uri terror attack.
- •The decision to move away from a defensive posture and deliver a strong response was political, while the military handled the operation's nature and detailed planning.
- •India announced on September 29, 2016, that it had conducted surgical strikes against terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control.
- •Hooda previously stated that preparations for such cross-border operations, including Special Forces training, were underway well before the Uri attack.
Key Questions Answered
Lt Gen (Retd) D.S. Hooda explained that while the decision to shift from a defensive posture was political, the nature and detailed planning of the operation were left entirely to the military.
The Indian Army officially announced on September 29, 2016, that it had executed surgical strikes against terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control.
Yes, preparations for such cross-border operations had been underway well before the Uri attack, including the specific training of Special Forces for potential contingencies.
