J-K Terror Attacks: DGP Attributes Incidents To 'Desperate Attempts' By Pakistani Handlers

The DGP said that the central govt had directed the strengthening of manpower and equipment, including weapons, night vision devices, training, and vehicles, to effectively neutralise terrorists. 

Jammu and Kashmir DGP attributes recent incidents to 'desperate attempts' by Pakistani handlers. (File Photo)

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Jammu and Kashmir Director General of Police RR Swain described the recent terror attacks in the valley as "desperate attempts" by handlers across the border to sustain their operations suffering from major setbacks. Swain asserted on Saturday that these enemy forces would ultimately be defeated. Swain also urged the public to avoid spreading misinformation and to verify reports about terrorist movements before sharing them with security agencies.

From June 9 to 12, terrorists attacked four locations, including a pilgrim bus in Reasi, and in Kathua and Doda districts. These incidents resulted in the deaths of nine persons and a CRPF jawan, with several others injured, Two suspected Pakistani terrorists were killed in an encounter in Kathua. 

"When assessing the threat, it's crucial to understand its seriousness. The challenge originates from across the border, and the handlers have decided to keep the situation tense. They recognise that terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir is nearing its end due to significant damage to their infrastructure," Swain was quoted as saying by reporters. 

Swain spoke to reporters during his visit to the Saida Sukhal village in the Hiranagar sector of Kathua district, where a 15-hour operation resulted in the deaths of two suspected Pakistani terrorists and a CRPF jawan. He was accompanied by the Additional Director General of Police, Jammu Zone, Anand Jain, and interacted with police personnel involved in the ongoing search operation. Swain also visited Hiranagar police station and commended the police for their role in the recent gunfight.

Swain noted that although terrorists are not numerous, they still pose a threat. "They are like rats but they exist. They have guns and are using them against innocent people," he said. 

He also highlighted the collaborative efforts of Village Defence Guards, police forces, CRPF, and the Army, and questioned the terrorists' ability to hold their ground against such forces. Swain reflected on past attempts to spread "anarchy" in the Jammu region, which ultimately failed. 

"In the past, they made an attempt to spread anarchy (in the Jammu region for eight to 10 years) but they failed. They will meet the same fate again," he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. 

The DGP mentioned that the central government had directed the strengthening of manpower and equipment, including weapons, night vision devices, training, and vehicles, to effectively neutralise terrorists. 

"We should accept that this is a war which was thrust upon us. In any war, the enemy attempts to cause more harm to the opposite side. We will adopt such tactics and strategies not only to eliminate them but also to ensure minimum harm to us," he added, as reported by PTI.