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

Kashmir, India: After the 2020 Galwan clashes in eastern Ladakh, which tragically claimed the lives of 20 Indian soldiers, the Army's focus shifted significantly, redeploying a large contingent from Jammu to the Line of Actual Control (LAC). This strategic redeployment inadvertently weakened the security grid in Jammu, leaving the region more vulnerable, as noted by security experts. "Hostile elements in the neighborhood aim to engage and deplete our resources on both fronts—western (Pakistan) and northern (China) borders—as part of a calculated strategy," a senior security official remarked. With heightened vigilance in the Kashmir Valley and limited opportunities for state-sponsored terrorists, the relatively lower security posture in Jammu has made it a prime target for terror activities.Capt Deepak Singh (48 RR)In one of the most recent confrontations between security forces and terrorists, the nation mourned the loss of Captain Deepak Singh from the 48th Battalion of Rashtriya Rifles. On August 14, Captain Deepak Singh was leading a search operation in the Assar forest of Doda district when his unit was ambushed by terrorists. A proud graduate of the Indian Military Academy, Captain Singh was commissioned as an officer in 2020 and was serving a two-year deputation with the Rashtriya Rifles in Jammu &amp; Kashmir at the time of his martyrdom. Terror Imprints Suggest Resurgence of Old Infiltration Routes The current wave of terror attacks is following a discernible pattern, suggesting concerted efforts to revive militancy in the Jammu region. Areas such as the Chenab Valley—encompassing Doda, Kishtwar, Ramban, Kathua, Udhampur, and Reasi districts—and regions south of the Pir Panjal, including Rajouri and Poonch, have increasingly come under the radar of terrorist activities. Additionally, intelligence reveals that a substantial number of SSG commandos are designated for infiltration operations in the region.Credit- LiveuamapWhile Kashmir has long been a hotspot for terror incidents, the resurgence of militancy in Jammu, a region that had largely been peaceful for the past two decades, has alarmed the security establishment. This area was a hub of militancy during the late 1990s and early 2000s, and the 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 the 'FALCONS NEXUS CAMP,' held in the dense forests of Abbottabad following summer swimming camps across Pakistan in June and July. These camps are organized by the Pakistan Markazi Muslim League (PMML) and SML, the political wings of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist group.Deputy chief of LeT, Saifullah Kasuri. | Credit-@OsintTV (Telegram)Sources reveal that Saifullah Kasuri, the deputy chief of LeT, was present at this camp, with financial backing reportedly provided by the ISI. Intelligence assessments indicate that LeT has selected the most promising candidates from these camps, primarily targeting those from low-income and illiterate backgrounds for further indoctrination and arms training. The training camps serve as the breeding ground for future terrorists, who are subsequently funneled into terrorist activities. Haris Dar, the Finance Secretary of PMML, was also spotted at these camps, addressing the participants and reinforcing the indoctrination process. Furthermore, Pakistan Army’s SSG commandos are know to assist terrorists in infiltrating across the border.Evolving Terrorist Tactics and Modus OperandiThe Resistance Front (TRF) and People’s Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF) are increasingly being recognized as front organizations for groups like Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). PAFF, active since 2019 alongside TRF, is widely believed to have emerged in response to the abrogation of Article 370 and to counter mounting international pressure on Pakistan to curb its terror sponsorship amid warnings from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Notably, PAFF only acknowledges local casualties on social media, deliberately omitting the deaths of Pakistani operatives from their narratives.Screengrab of Poonch ambush (Left) and recoveries from Rajouri terrorist hideout (Right). | Credit- @OsintTV (Telegram)Reports indicate that Habibullah Malik, also known as Sajid Jutt/Noomi/Numan/Langda, is the primary handler of PAFF. Born in Pakistan’s Kasur, Malik is a close aide of Hafiz Saeed and has been instrumental in creating hit squads for PAFF, which have been operational in Rajouri and Poonch since 2021. PAFF’s modus operandi typically involves small squads, usually consisting of up to four members, with each squad having a designated sniper, an assault specialist, a cover fire provider, while one terrorist keeps a vigilant overwatch. These squads are notorious for mutilating the mortal remains of Indian security personnel and looting their weapons and equipment. What does the 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. Additionally, a cave-like hideout was discovered in the Balotha area of Basantgarh in Udhampur district, as part of an ongoing anti-terrorism operation.Screengrab of Poonch ambush (Left) and recoveries from Rajouri terrorist hideout (Right). | Credit- @OsintTV (Telegram)The search operation intensified following a terrorist attack on a joint patrol party of the CRPF and local police, which claimed the life of an inspector-rank officer from the paramilitary force. This year, Jammu and Kashmir have witnessed 74 terror-related fatalities, including 21 security personnel and 35 terrorists. Among these, six districts in the Jammu region—Doda, Kathua, Reasi, Poonch, and Rajouri—accounted for 30 deaths, including 14 security personnel and six terrorists. Experts have attributed the increase in such incidents to a significant human intelligence gap in the Jammu region.The above report uses intelligence inputs from @OsintTV (Telegram)

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

Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) reports link these activities to Pakistani-backed groups like Lashkar-e-Taiba, with evidence of training camps.

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