Launch pads destroyed by surgical strikes revived

May 03, 2017 20:13

The launch pads, which were destroyed by the Indian Army in the surgical strike conducted last year, have become active again, as per military intelligence Sources.

Meanwhile, according to sources, the Pakistan Army continues its support to the terrorist camps active near the Line of Control.

Not only do they get training from the Pakistan Army, but also get support firing during try to infiltrate into the Indian soil.

Around 15 big camps are active near the LoC (around 15 to 20 kilometre from the LoC). Out of 15, 10 are at the LoC and the other five are in Pakistan, sources were quoted saying.

These active camps are sending trained terrorists to the launch pads. There are around 48 launch pads near the LoC, out of which few had been destroyed by India during the surgical strike conducted in September 2016.

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