But a strike to destroy some "launching pads" with "x" numbers of terrorists does not make sense at all. As per Indian claims, these camps were just 500 meters to a kilometer or so from LoC. That means that can be easily targeted using artillery other safe (stand off) options. The objective was just to eliminate the camps and its inmates. There was apparently no objective to capture alive a specific person or to retrieve a specific document/device or a thing of interest (which necessitate the use of special forces)
#SurgicalStrikeInterview Lt Gen DS Hooda who was GOC Northern Command at the time of surgical strike will answer all your questions .