The decision to take a surgical strike was taken after the attacks by the terrorists in Uri said Home Minister Rajnath Singh. 

"When the news came in September (last year) that terrorists attacked an Army camp (in Uri) and killed 17 jawans, an emergency meeting was convened in which the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister and I, along with officers, took part. A firm decision was taken that a surgical strike will be carried out," Singh Revealed.

"Through the surgical strike, we have given out a message to the world that we are not weak but a strong nation," the home minister added.

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