Army met ammunition shortfall before Balakot, say sources

The Indian Army was ready for a long haul if there was any fallout of the Balakot air strikes, Army Chief General Bipin Rawat assured the government putting aside concerns of ammunition shortage.

"When planning was on for the Balakot air strike, there was a big concern about Pakistan's retaliation on the ground. But the Indian Army gave an assurance to the government that its fully prepared to foil any escalation by Pakistani Army," army sources told India Today TV.