A terrorist has been killed in a joint anti-infiltration operation conducted by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police in the Kupwara district. The operation, which began on the night of August 28-29, was prompted by intelligence inputs indicating potential infiltration attempts in the Tangdhar area.
In a statement posted on X, Chinar Corps confirmed the operation, saying, “Based on intelligence inputs regarding likely infiltration bids, a Joint anti-infiltration Operation was launched by #IndianArmy & @JmuKmrPolice on the intervening night of 28-29 Aug 24 in general area Tangdhar, Kupwara. One terrorist is likely to have been neutralised.” The operation is still ongoing.
Simultaneously, a search operation is underway in the Rajouri district following an exchange of gunfire between terrorists and security forces on August 28. The operation was initiated around 9:30 PM in the areas of Kheri Mohra Lathi and Danthal. According to Jammu and Kashmir police, contact with the terrorists was established at approximately 11:45 PM, leading to a confrontation near Kheri Mohra. Further details are awaited.
Jammu and Kashmir Crisis
Amid escalating terror attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army has significantly increased troop deployment in the Jammu region to enhance security and address emerging threats. This bolstering of forces includes deployments in Kathua, Samba, Doda, Badarwah, and Kishtwar, with additional troops arriving from the Western Command. This deployment shift is unprecedented since the April 2020 Chinese face-off and is aimed at intensifying efforts to eliminate terrorist threats.
The Jammu and Kashmir region has seen a sharp rise in terror attacks over the past month and a half, resulting in the deaths of numerous security personnel. Notably, nine civilians were killed in a terror attack in Reasi on June 9. The timing of these attacks coincides with heightened political instability following the recent general elections. On the day of the Prime Minister’s oath-taking, the Reasi attack occurred, and since then, terrorist activity has increased. The political shifts following the general election, where the Modi government fell short of a majority and became more focused on domestic issues, appear to have provided Pakistan with a strategic opportunity to intensify its terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in the Jammu region.