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The Balakot Air Strike of 26 February 2019 marked a significant shift in India’s counter-terrorism strategy. Conducted by the Indian Air Force in response to the Pulwama suicide bombing, the operation targeted terrorist infrastructure in Balakot, Pakistan. The strike signaled India’s adoption of a more proactive and pre-emptive securit