Published 12:08 IST, February 26th 2019

‘Shaandaar’, exults Mohammad Kaif, salutes Indian Air Force after it gives a fitting response to Pakistan

The nation is beaming with pride after India retaliated for the lives of the martyrs of the Pulwama attack. From celebrities related to the Government, other political parties, Bollywood and sports stars have lauded Indian Air Force for the strikes in Pakistan that destroyed three terror camps. Mohammad Kaif was also among the celebrities who sang praises of the brave force. The former Indian cricketer called the attack ‘Shaandaar’ (amazing) and saluted the Indian Air Force.

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nation is beaming with pride after India retaliated for lives of martyrs of Pulwama attack. From officials related to Government, or political parties to Bollywood and sports stars, numerous major names have lauded Indian Air Force for strikes in Pakistan that destroyed three terror camps on Tuesday. Mohamm Kaif was also among celebrities who sang praises of brave force.      

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former Indian cricketer called attack ‘Shaandaar’ (amazing) and saluted Indian Air Force. He concluded his post by using hashtag #IndiaStrikesBack that got trending on microblogging platform since news surfaced.

38-year-old proudly tweeted, “Salute to Indian Air Force. Shaandaar #IndiaStrikesBack.” 

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RE: Here's All Latest News As India Strikes Pakistan And Decimates Jaish-e-Mohammed Terror Camps: LIVE

Twelve days after a Jaish-e-Mohammed suicide bomber rammed explosives-len vehicle into a bus ferrying CRPF jawans in Pulwama district in which 40 soldiers were martyred,  Indian Air Force on Tuesday morning crossed Line of Control and carried out aerial strikes, completely destroying 3 JeM terror camps across LoC.  

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As per top sources, operation was conducted between 3:58 am and 4:04 am. Blueprint of air operation was discussed with Raksha Mantri Nirmala Sitharaman during her recent meeting with all 3 Service chiefs in New Delhi. All risk assessment was also done and Raksha Manti was informed that 10-15 IAF aircraft will be used.

first strike was conducted at Balakot, 24 KM North West of Muzafarrab. Top sources say that Strike one was carried out between 3:45 am and 3:53 am on Tuesday morning. second strike, as per top sources, was at Muzafarrab between 3:48 am and 3:55 am. India's third blow was at Chakoti.

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locations that were targeted by Air Force included joint training camps of JeM, LeT & Hizbul Mujahideen.  

reported strike comes days after Pulwama attack, where 40 CRPF personnel were killed. Pakistan-based terror outfit JeM h claimed responsibility for attack. incident has escalated tensions between two neighbours, with New Delhi vowing to take stern action against Islamab.

11:43 IST, February 26th 2019