Defence minister Manohar Parrikar praised the Indian Army on Thursday, saying it carried out a “100% perfect surgical strike” on seven terror launch pads across the Line of Control (LoC). Speaking at an event in Uttar Pradesh organised by the state's BJP unit, Parrikar said, “I am proud of our soldiers. They only conducted the surgical strikes, but also ensured that none of our soldiers is martyred. It was a 100% perfect surgical strike.” “I think it is a rare thing across the world. Our soldiers are brave and have the power to finish their tasks 100%,” he said, saluting those who lay down their lives in the services of the nation. “I salute martyrdom. But, I always tell martyrs to neutralise terrorists, rather then dieing for the country,” he said.  Parrikar also took a potshot at those raising questions over the surgical strike, saying, "No one had doubted the bravery of our forces ever, but for the first time recently some people are doubting." Meanwhile, Union Minister Hansraj Ahir on Wednesday said the Army has handed over to the government video clips of the cross-LoC operation as per the procedure laid down.