“Remembering Balakot: A look back at India’s daring military operation”, Organiser, February 26, 2024:
“On the solemn anniversary of the Balakot airstrike, the nation reverently recalls the resounding success of the military operation, which symbolised a pivotal moment in India’s defence history. It marks the day when the Indian Air Force (IAF) carried out a daring pre-dawn strike on terror camps in Balakot, Pakistan, targeting Jaish-e-Mohammed, a terrorist organisation responsible for the Pulwama attack.
The Balakot airstrike, conducted on February 26, 2019, was a meticulously planned and executed operation that demonstrated India’s unwavering commitment to national security. The codeword “Bandar Mara Gaya” was reportedly used to relay the success of the mission, signalling the elimination of a significant threat.
The operation was a response to the heinous Pulwama terror attack on February 14, 2019, where a suicide bomber affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed targeted a convoy of Indian paramilitary personnel, resulting in the loss of over 40 lives. In a swift and calculated move, the IAF struck the terror camps in Balakot, situated deep inside Pakistani territory, sending a strong message that India would not tolerate cross-border terrorism….”
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