Indian security services are stepping up operations against Islamic group in the Muslim-majority region of Kashmir, vowing to “eradicate” Pakistan-sponsored jihad terrorism in the country’s northern province. Military, aided by the police and the border security forces, have busted several Islamic terror cells in recent months.
Military and security forces scored great success against underground jihad networks in the month of September, Indian sources confirm. “September 2023 turned out to be one of the most successful months for Indian security forces aiming to end terrorism in Kashmir. Around 14 terrorists have been arrested in the Kashmir valley in the last two weeks,” the Indian TV channel WION reported September 27.
India’s massive border with the Islamic Republic of Pakistan remains a main source of terrorism. New Delhi has fenced nearly all of the 2100-mile border with Pakistan, and similar measures have been taken along the border with Muslim-majority Bangladesh. India’s border defenses include barbed fencing followed by land mines and armed military posts.
Region’s top police official called Pakistan the “mother” of cross-border terrorism in country’s northern Kashmir and Punjab regions. “The mother of militancy in both places is the same and that is Pakistan. Pakistan’s agencies run this militancy. We are taking care of both sides,” Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police (DGP) Dilbag Singh, said according to India TV on September 27.
“Security Forces In Kashmir Cleanse The Valley Of 31 Terrorists In Joint Operations,” by Yuvraj Tyagi, Republic World, September 29, 2023:
In a relentless campaign against terrorism, a total of 31 terrorists have met their fate in joint operations conducted in Jammu and Kashmir during 2023. This joint effort involved a coordinated approach from various security forces, including the Indian Army, J&K Police, SSB, BSF, and CRPF.
These missions, aimed at curbing terrorist activities, saw the collaboration of different defence and security units. Notably, one terrorist was eliminated in a joint operation involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army, and the SSB. Additionally, two terrorists met their demise during joint operations that featured the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and BSF. Five more terrorists were neutralized in operations carried out by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Army, and CRPF. An impressive 23 terrorists met their end in joint operations involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Army.
While 2023 has been a year of relentless efforts to eliminate terrorism in the region, previous years have also seen remarkable progress. Official sources report that a total of 47 terrorists were killed, and 204 were apprehended in multiple operations conducted by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and other security forces in Jammu and Kashmir until September 26, 2023. These operations have targeted both local and foreign terrorists operating in the area.
In the previous year, a total of 187 terrorists were neutralized, including 130 local terrorists and 57 foreign terrorists. This marked a significant achievement in the region’s ongoing fight against terrorism. In the ongoing year, 204 terrorists have been apprehended between January 1 and September 26. These arrests signify the commitment of security forces to not only eliminate threats but also bring terrorists to justice through lawful means.
As of the latest available data, there are currently 111 active terrorists operating in Jammu and Kashmir. This number includes 40 local terrorists and 71 foreign terrorists. Compared to the previous year, this indicates a decrease in the overall number of active terrorists, with 137 reported in Jammu and Kashmir in the preceding year….
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