The sources said the operation began at around mid-night last night and ended at around 4:30 am today in the morning.
Here's how famous personalities hailed the strike on Twitter:
- We support the Govt and its endeavour to protect our national security: Former Defence Minister AK Antony #SurgicalStrikes
- "Today Modi ji did what India is capable of, Proud of Indian Army & @narendramodi ji . #ModiPunishesPak #SurgicalStrikes", tweeted Bobby Deol.
- "Welcome step by Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji & #IndianArmy for #SurgicalStrikes on terror launch pads in PoK", tweeted Kalraj Mishra.
- "India hs responded at 'time & place of our choosing'.Make no mistake abt our capabilities & resolve to protect our citizens.#SurgicalStrikes", tweeted, Lt. Anurag Thakur
- "If the deaf are to hear, the sound has to be very loud", tweeted Kailash Vijayvargiya.
- "Deadly #SurgicalStrikes by #IndianArmy in Paki terror camps is befitting reply to this rogue nation. PM #ModiPunishesPak like never before", tweeted Ram Kripal Yadav.
- "Congratulations to the Indian Army for #SurgicalStrikes to safeguard our nation. We are committed to fighting against terror in the region", tweeted Piyush Goyal.
- "Facing vagaries of nature, fearlessly protecting our Borders and our Honour—take a bow, Indian Army! You are our Pride????! #SurgicalStrike", tweeted Vasundhara Raje.
- "COURAGE(of Indian Army) + POLITICAL WILL(of Indian Prime Minister)=HISTORICAL Surgical Strike on Terror Launch Pads across LOC!!", tweeted Sambit Patra.
- "Salute to Indian Army. The boys have played really well. Jai Hind. #SurgicalStrike", tweeted Virender Sehwag.
- "I again salute the valour of Indian Army for giving befitting reply to those attacking innocent Indians & ensuring zero tolerance on terror," tweeted Amit Shah.
- "We congratulate the Indian army for undertaking surgical strikes on terror launch pads.We stand completely behind our Armed Forces", tweeted Ahmed Patel.
- "INC wholeheartedly supports the surgical strike on terror pads in POK by Indian Army. Salute the valour of our armed forces," tweeted Randeep S Surjewala.