New Delhi: In response to the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu region, the Indian Army is readjusting its deployments based on intelligence inputs and security needs. Around 500 Para Special Forces commandos have been deployed to track down approximately 50-55 terrorists from Pakistan who are attempting to revive terrorism in the area. Intelligence agencies strengthened their operations to dismantle terrorist support structures, including overground workers aiding the terrorists.
The Army has also mobilised additional forces, bringing in a brigade-strength contingent of approximately 3,500-4,000 personnel to counter Pakistan's proxy aggression. On-ground Army leadership is devising strategies to locate and neutralise the terrorists, who are reportedly armed with advanced weaponry and communication equipment.
Existing counter-terrorism infrastructure in the region is being leveraged, which includes the presence of two Rashtriya Rifles units, Romeo and Delta forces, alongside other regular infantry divisions. These units are crucial in the ongoing efforts to eliminate the infiltrators.
The Army's comprehensive approach combines specialised commando units, reinforced troop deployments and robust intelligence operations. The objective is to maintain security in the Jammu region and prevent the resurgence of terrorist activities fueled by cross-border infiltration.
Meanwhile, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation following recent terror attacks, including a deadly encounter in Doda district that killed four soldiers. This is his second visit to the region this month. He will receive briefings from formation commanders, participate in a joint security review meeting, and visit forward positions along the Line of Control (LoC). The visit comes after a Cabinet Committee on Security meeting led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing increased terror attacks and infiltration attempts, with additional troops deployed in the Jammu division to enhance security.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi arrived here on Saturday to review the security situation and get feedback from the formation commanders in the aftermath of recent terror attacks in the Jammu division. General Dwivedi’s visit comes after four army soldiers including a captain were killed during an encounter with terrorists in Doda district on July 16. This is his second visit to Jammu and Kashmir. On July 3, he visited the Poonch-Rajouri sector to review the security situation along the Line of Control (LoC).
Will adopt Kashmir model to wipe out terrorism in Jammu: LG Manoj Sinha
Jammu and Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha said that the security forces would adopt the "Kashmir model" to counter the efforts of the revival of terrorism in the Jammu region by the adversary.
“People of Jammu have never supported terrorism and instead always stood against it. J&K has gone through a huge transformation in the past four to five years. In Kashmir’s ten districts, peace prevails and young boys and girls are shaping their future in innovations and other sectors including Agriculture etc,” the LG said addressing the launch function of the Hausla 2.0 and Start-ups portal at the International Convention Centre on the banks of Dal Lake in Srinagar.
He said that “our neighbour is not able to digest the peace prevailing in J&K.” “Efforts are being made to revive terrorism in the Jammu region. We will not allow the revival of terrorism in Jammu at any cost and adopt the Kashmir model to wipe out terrorism in Jammu. The way security forces crushed terrorism in Kashmir, a similar strategy will be adopted in Jammu as well,” the LG said, adding that “today all terror outfits in Kashmir are headless.”
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visits Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi visited Jammu and Kashmir to review the security situation following recent terror attacks, including the killing of four soldiers in Doda district. This is his second visit to the region this month, having previously assessed the LoC security in Poonch-Rajouri.
General Dwivedi will be briefed by formation commanders and will chair a joint security review meeting with other agencies. His visit follows a CCS meeting chaired by Prime Minister Modi. Recently, the army foiled two infiltration attempts in Kupwara, killing five terrorists, and has deployed an additional 3,500-4,000 troops to combat terrorism in Jammu.
Following is a chronology of terror incidents in the Jammu region
July 2024
July 15: Four army personnel, including an officer, were killed in a gunfight with terrorists in Doda district.
July 8: Five army personnel killed and as many injured in a terrorist ambush in Kathua district.
July 7: An army personnel was injured in the terrorist attack on a security post in the Rajouri district.
June 2024
June 26: Three foreign terrorists were killed in a gunfight in Doda district.
June 12: A policeman was injured in a terrorist attack in Doda district.
June 11/12: Two foreign terrorists and a CRPF jawan were killed in a gunfight in Kathua district. Five Rashtriya Rifles personnel and a Special Police Officer were injured in a terrorist attack in the Doda district.
June 9: Nine pilgrims killed and 42 injured in a terrorist attack on a bus in Reasi district.
May 2024
May 4: One IAF personnel killed and five injured in a terrorist attack in Poonch district.
April 2024
April 28: A village defence guard killed in an encounter with terrorists in Udhampur district. April 22: A government employee shot dead by terrorists in Rajouri district.
