Indian Army conducts surgical strikes on terror pads across LoC - This is how politicians reacted

New Delhi: India said on Thursday it carried out surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads across the LoC in Pakistan and inflicted heavy casualties. 

Eleven days after terrorists killed 18 Indian soldiers in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian Special Forces targeted "some terrorist teams" positioned on the Line of Control (LoC) on Wednesday night, the military said.

"During these counter-terrorist operations, significant casualties have been caused to the terrorists and those who support them," Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, the Director General Military Operations (DGMO), told the media.

The announcement of the strikes by the Indian army was made soon after Prime Minister Modi chaired a meeting of Cabinet Committee on Security(CCS).

Prime Minister Modi informed President Pranab Mukherjee, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti and former Premier Mahmohan Singh among others on the surgical strikes.

Following is how some of the politicians cutting across party lines reacted:

India is capable of repelling all forces that subvert peace in the region. We are proud of #IndianArmy & leadership of @narendramodi ji.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) September 29, 2016

We are proud of #IndianArmy for taking pre-emptive action & repelling terrorists' attempt to destabilise peace & tranquillity in the region.

— Arun Jaitley (@arunjaitley) September 29, 2016

Congratulations to the Indian Army on successful counter terrorism operations against terror groups and their launching pads. 1/3

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 29, 2016

We are proud of our armed forces. They have once again exhibited exemplary courage and valour by destroying the anti India designs. 2/3

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 29, 2016

I also congratulate the Prime Minister Shri @Narendramodi on taking a bold decision and showing true grit and mettle in crucial times. 3/3

— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) September 29, 2016

I compliment the Indian Army for their surgical operations against terrorist launch pads across the Line of Control. #ModipunishesPak

— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) September 29, 2016

These ops r a part of d mandate of the Army to prevent infiltration of terrorists into J&K from across the Line of Control. #ModipunishesPak

— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) September 29, 2016

Congratulations to our Rock Solid Army for the #SurgicalStrike Congratulations to our PM Shri @narendramodi he stands true to his reputation

— Rajyavardhan Rathore (@Ra_THORe) September 29, 2016

Congratulations to Sh.@narendramodi ji, Sh.@manoharparrikar ji & @adgpi for the successful operation against terrorists across the LOC.

— Rajiv Pratap Rudy (@RajivPratapRudy) September 29, 2016

Salute to Indian Army for successful #SurgicalStrike on terror launch pads.A strong message sent to Terrorist,PAK&All those against humanity

— Dr. Mahesh Sharma (@dr_maheshsharma) September 29, 2016

Welcoming #SurgicalStrikes carried out by the army against terrorists. Congratulating the swift response of Central Govt & our Army!

— Manohar Lal (@mlkhattar) September 29, 2016

Surgical strikes by Army on terror launchpads demonstrates India's strong will to fight terrorism under the leadership of PM @narendramodi.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) September 29, 2016

Entire country stands firmly united with our armed forces. We are proud of our armed forces.

— ShivrajSingh Chouhan (@ChouhanShivraj) September 29, 2016

Proud of our armed forces for their heroic surgical strikes on terror launch pads.

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) September 29, 2016

Surgical strikes were conducted when Pakistan didnt mend ways after repeated diplomatic efforts 2 check terrorism originating frm their soil

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) September 29, 2016

This is an example of India's commitment and firm will power to fight against terrorism from across the border.

— Ravi Shankar Prasad (@rsprasad) September 29, 2016

Now I suggest PM hand over the Jinnah House in Mumbai to Jinnah's only daughter Dina Wadia who refused to go to settle in Pakistan

— Subramanian Swamy (@Swamy39) September 29, 2016

I congratulate Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi and Indian Army for surgical strikes on terror launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 29, 2016

Indian Army has inflicted heavy damage on terrorists, without any casualty, reaffirms Army's valour and commitment to nation's security.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 29, 2016

It is for the first time, in this frontal fight against terrorism, India under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Modi is feeling secure.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 29, 2016

I again salute the valour of Indian Army for giving befitting reply to those attacking innocent Indians & ensuring zero tolerance on terror.

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 29, 2016

Today's strikes signal the rise of a new India where the GoI doesn't get cowed down by nefarious designs of terrororists. #ModiPunishesPak

— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) September 29, 2016

Congress President, Smt. Sonia Gandhi's statement on anti-terror operation by Indian Army pic.twitter.com/Pf3WXH9i9s

— INC India (@INCIndia) September 29, 2016

All of us stand firmly united against terrorism & those who support & sponsor it (1/2)

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) September 29, 2016

The Congress Party and I salute the Indian Army and our jawans for acting valiantly to defend our country & our people. Jai Hind. (2/2)

— Office of RG (@OfficeOfRG) September 29, 2016

We sincerely congratulate the Central Government and our brave armed forces for the decisive action taken against terrorism.

— Nitish Kumar (@NitishKumar) September 29, 2016

Congratulations to the Indian Army for #SurgicalStrikes to safeguard our nation. We should strongly condemn any act of terror.

— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) September 29, 2016