The Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos to track down the 50-55 terrorists from Pakistan who have entered the Jammu and Kashmir region.
In response to the infiltration of highly trained Pakistani terrorists in the Jammu region, the Indian Army is strategically readjusting its deployments based on intelligence inputs and security imperatives. The Army has deployed approximately 500 Para Special Forces commandos to track down the 50-55 terrorists from Pakistan who have entered the region with the aim of reigniting terrorism, defence sources told news agency ANI. Intelligence agencies have intensified their operations in the area, focusing on dismantling the terrorist support network, including overground workers aiding the terrorists. To combat Pakistan’s proxy aggression, the Army has already brought in troops of around 3,500-4,000 personnel, equivalent to one brigade strength.
The Army’s leadership on the ground is actively devising strategies to locate and neutralize the terrorists, who are armed with sophisticated weaponry and communication devices. Additionally, the Army has pre-existing counter-terrorist infrastructure in the region, with two forces of the Rashtriya Rifles (Romeo and Delta) and other infantry divisions stationed there.
The concerted efforts of the Indian Army underscore its commitment to safeguarding the region from external threats and maintaining peace and security. By proactively addressing the infiltration of terrorists and bolstering its defenses, the Army demonstrates its readiness to respond effectively to any security challenge.
Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi to review security situation in Jammu today
Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi is set to visit Jammu today to assess the security situation. Formation commanders will brief him on the areas under security forces’ control. A security review meeting with various agencies is also scheduled. This visit follows the tragic loss of four Indian Army soldiers, including Captain Brijesh Thapa, in an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on July 16. It marks the Army chief’s second visit to the region, emphasizing the ongoing challenges and the crucial role of security forces in maintaining peace and stability in the area.
Earlier, on July 15, based on specific intelligence inputs, a joint operation by the Indian Army and the JK Police was in progress in the area north of Doda. Four Indian Army soldiers, including Captain Brijesh Thapa, were killed in action during an encounter with terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district on July 16.