India caused "significant casualties" on terrorists and those who support them during surgical strikes across the India - Pakistan border late on Wednesday, the Indian Army has said.
"India cannot allow terrorists to operate across the LoC (Line of Control) and strike with impunity, " Director General Military Operations Lt.
Gen.
Ranbir Singh told a hurriedly called press briefing here, soon after a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security.
"I had spoken to the Pakistan DGMO and we expect the Pakistan Army to cooperate with us to eliminate the threat of terror, " he said, " adding: "The strikes were carried out based on specific and credible information, " he said, adding
The cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.