A military action was least expected from the government which so far seemed to be looking for diplomatic options to tighten the noose around Pakistan. But the Army stood by its word and gave Pakistan a reply “at the place and time of our choice”. In the morning, Pakistani media flashed news about two of their soldiers being killed by India in violation of the ceasefire. At first, Pakistan rubbished the reports of surgical strike as fabrication of truth, news agency ANI later quoted prime minister Nawaz Sharif as saying he condemned the strike by Indian forces. Very soon Sharif called for a meeting of federal cabinet to discuss the growing tensions between India and Pakistan, making the picture clear.

Source: Indian Express September 29, 2016 16:07 UTC