Balakot airstrikes displayed India's strong will to act against terror: Rajnath Singh

On February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force fighter jets crossed the LoC and destroyed terror launch pads in Balakot in Pakistan

PTI, New Delhi,

Feb 26 2021, 11:16 ist
updated: Feb 26 2021, 11:16 ist

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. Credit: PTI Photo

The success of Balakot airstrikes displayed India's strong will to act against terrorism, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said on Friday.

"On the anniversary of Balakot Airstrikes, I salute the exceptional courage and diligence of the Indian Air Force. The success of Balakot strikes has shown India's strong will to act against terrorism. We are proud of our Armed Forces who keep India safe and secure," Singh tweeted.

On the anniversary of Balakot Air Strikes, I salute the exceptional courage and diligence of the Indian Air Force.
The success of Balakot strikes has shown India’s strong will to act against terrorism. We are proud of our Armed Forces who keep India safe and secure. @IAF_MCC
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) February 26, 2021

On February 26, 2019, Indian Air Force fighter jets crossed the Line of Control and destroyed terror launch pads in Balakot in Pakistan.

The strikes were undertaken days after 40 Central Reserve Police Force personnel were killed in a terror attack in Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir on February 14.