7 Times India Beat Pakistan in War Games
1948 Kashmir Defense
India successfully defended most of Kashmir against Pakistani tribal militias and army units. A UN ceasefire left India controlling two-thirds of the region.
1965 War: Pak`s Failure
Pakistan`s surprise attack, `Operation Gibraltar`, to incite a revolt in Kashmir, failed. India repelled advances and captured some Pakistani territory.
1971: Bangladesh Born
India`s decisive military intervention led to East Pakistan`s liberation as Bangladesh. Over 90,000 Pakistani soldiers surrendered, a historic defeat for Pak.
Op Meghdoot: Siachen Gain
In 1984, India preempted Pakistan by airlifting troops to secure the strategic Siachen Glacier, the world`s highest battlefield, gaining vital control.
Op Rajiv: Key Peak Taken
In 1987, as part of the Siachen conflict, Indian forces captured the strategically important "Quaid Post" from Pakistan, later renamed "Bana Top."
Kargil War: Pak Evicted
In 1999, India successfully ousted Pakistani soldiers and militants who had secretly occupied strategic heights on the Indian side of the Line of Control.
2016 Strikes: Terror Hit
India conducted "surgical strikes" across the Line of Control against alleged terrorist launch pads, marking a shift towards a more assertive response.