Group of terrorists infiltrated in JK planning large-scale attacks; security forces remain on high alert

Srinagar, June 2: Security forces have been put on high alert on Friday for next 3-4 days following reports of large-scale infiltration of Pakistani terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir from the Line of Control (LoC). Notably, despite conditional ceasefire put up by centre, terrorists continue to attack security forces in Jammu and Kashmir while infiltrators are in search of a chance to sneak in the valley.

 

According to the security official, more than 20 terrorists have infiltrated in Jammu and Kashmir from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) recently and most of them belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad terror outfit headed by Maulana Masood Azhar.

The official further added that the terrorists entered into Jammu and Kashmir and could be planning large-scale terror attacks. “Therefore, taking a cognizance into it, security forces have been put on high alert,” he added.

Earlier, in the day, a small group of terrorists opened fire upon CRPF vehicle in Pulwama. However, there was no casualty reported. Meanwhile, in another instance, terrorists lobbed a grenade at a CRPF vehicle in Khanabal area of south Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Friday, leaving three jawans and a civilian injured.

On May 30, security forces eliminated two unknown terrorists in a fierce gun battle that took place at Kralgund in Handwara district of Jammu and Kashmir. Importantly, in a bid to eradicate terrorists and terrorism from Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian security forces were given free hand. But looking at the holy month of Ramzan and Amarnath Yatra, Home Minister Rajnath Singh announced a conditional ceasefire to stop anti-terror operation on May 16 this year.

BACKGROUND:

Indian security forces have led a massive war against terrorism and terrorists in the inner parts of Jammu-Kashmir and forward areas. Anti-Terrorism operation is continued with such a speed that more than 206 terrorists were eliminated by Indian troops last year.