Exposing Pakistan’s New Terror Blueprint amid Infiltration, Violence, and Jammu’s Security Crisis

Kashmir, India: After 2020 Galwan clashes in eastern Lakh, which tragically claimed lives of 20 Indian soldiers, Army's focus shifted significantly, redeploying a large contingent from Jammu to Line of Actual Control (LAC). This strategic redeployment invertently weakened security grid in Jammu, leaving region more vulnerable, as ted by security experts. "Hostile elements in neighborhood aim to eng and deplete our resources on both fronts—western (Pakistan) and rrn (China) borders—as part of a calculated strategy," a senior security official remarked. With heightened vigilance in Kashmir Valley and limited opportunities for state-sponsored terrorists, relatively lower security posture in Jammu has me it a prime target for terror activities.

In one of most recent confrontations between security forces and terrorists, nation mourned loss of Captain Deepak Singh from 48th Battalion of Rashtriya Rifles. On August 14, Captain Deepak Singh was leing a search operation in Assar forest of Doda district when his unit was ambushed by terrorists. A proud gruate of Indian Military Acemy, Captain Singh was commissioned as an officer in 2020 and was serving a two-year deputation with Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu & Kashmir at time of his martyrdom. 

Terror Imprints Suggest Resurgence of Old Infiltration Routes 

current wave of terror attacks is following a discernible pattern, suggesting concerted efforts to revive militancy in Jammu region. Areas such as Chenab Valley—encompassing Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Kathua, Udhampur, and Reasi districts—and regions south of Pir Panjal, including Rajouri and Poonch, have increasingly come under rar of terrorist activities. ditionally, intelligence reveals that a substantial number of SSG commandos are designated for infiltration operations in region.

While Kashmir has long been a hotspot for terror incidents, resurgence of militancy in Jammu, a region that h largely been peaceful for past two deces, has alarmed security establishment. This area was a hub of militancy during late 1990s and early 2000s, and recent developments indicate a troubling return to those dark days. 

Pakistan’s Terror-spewing Machinery Responsible 

According to Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) reports, hundreds of Pakistani youths participated in 'FALCONS NEXUS CAMP,' held in dense forests of Abbottab following summer swimming camps across Pakistan in June and July. se camps are organized by Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) and SML, political wings of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group.

Sources reveal that Saifullah Kasuri, deputy chief of LeT, was present at this camp, with financial backing reportedly provided by ISI. Intelligence assessments indicate that LeT has selected most promising candidates from se camps, primarily targeting those from low-income and illiterate backgrounds for furr indoctrination and arms training. 

training camps serve as breeding ground for future terrorists, who are subsequently funneled into terrorist activities. Haris Dar, Finance Secretary of PMML, was also spotted at se camps, dressing participants and reinforcing indoctrination process. Furrmore, Pakistan Army’s SSG commandos are kw to assist terrorists in infiltrating across border.

Evolving Terrorist Tactics and Modus Operandi

Resistance Front (TRF) and People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) are increasingly being recognized as front organizations for groups like Jaish-e-Mohamm (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). PAFF, active since 2019 alongside TRF, is widely believed to have emerged in response to abrogation of Article 370 and to counter mounting international pressure on Pakistan to curb its terror sponsorship amid warnings from Financial Action Task Force (FATF). tably, PAFF only ackwledges local casualties on social media, deliberately omitting deaths of Pakistani operatives from ir narratives.

Reports indicate that Habibullah Malik, also kwn as Sajid Jutt/omi/Numan/Langda, is primary handler of PAFF. Born in Pakistan’s Kasur, Malik is a close aide of Hafiz Saeed and has been instrumental in creating hit squs for PAFF, which have been operational in Rajouri and Poonch since 2021. PAFF’s modus operandi typically involves small squs, usually consisting of up to four members, with each squ having a designated sniper, an assault specialist, a cover fire provider, while one terrorist keeps a vigilant overwatch. se squs are torious for mutilating mortal remains of Indian security personnel and looting ir weapons and equipment. 

What does on-ground situation in Jammu indicate? 

In recent developments, security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri district uncovered an underground terrorist hideout, seizing a large cache of daily-use items, including cooking gas, blankets, and utensils. ditionally, a cave-like hideout was discovered in Balotha area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district, as part of an ongoing anti-terrorism operation.

search operation intensified following a terrorist attack on a joint patrol party of CRPF and local police, which claimed life of an inspector-rank officer from paramilitary force. This year, Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed 74 terror-related fatalities, including 21 security personnel and 35 terrorists. Among se, six districts in Jammu region—Doda, Kathua, Reasi, Poonch, and Rajouri—accounted for 30 deaths, including 14 security personnel and six terrorists. Experts have attributed increase in such incidents to a significant human intelligence gap in Jammu region.

above report uses intelligence inputs from @OsintTV (Telegram)