The Indian Army has been carrying out a combing operation in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri sector, Jammu and Kashmir, for the past one week after witnessing a spike in terror activities.

It started after two army vehicles were ambushed by terrorists on December 21, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to two others. The forces had inputs that two or three terrorists from across the border had been moving around the forest area.

These terrorists are believed to be infiltrating from Pakistan, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and are armed with the latest Chinese-made weaponry and communication devices, say security forces.

From rifles, pistols, grenades, drones, and bodysuit cameras to communication devices, the army has found these Chinese-made gadgets from the encounter sites.

The Indian security forces have revealed repeatedly that foreign terrorists have been active in Jammu and Kashmir and are armed with weapons that are usually used by the Pakistan Army.

All the communication devices and arms that are supplied to the Pakistan Army from China on a regular basis end up with these terrorists mostly affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba.

Sources in the security establishment told WION that Pakistan has been actively working on reviving terrorism in Rajouri and Poonch areas, which border Pakistan.

Sources say that about 25 to 30 Pakistani terrorists have managed to successfully infiltrate into the Union Territory through the International Border, close to Poonch and Rajouri sectors.

Most of these terrorists are affiliated with terror organisations like Jaish and Lashkar, they say.

Sources also say that the revival of terrorism in these areas is part of a bigger plan by Pakistan and China. Its main motive is to put pressure on the Indian Army so that they withdraw troops deployed at the Indo-China border and re-deploy them in areas like Rajouri and Poonch.

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It is being said that the Pakistan-China alliance is trying to prevent any withdrawal of Indian Army troops from Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistan-China alliance wants less deployment of forces on the Indo-China border in Ladakh where the Chinese Army is facing the Indian Army directly.

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In 2020, India shifted Rashtriya Rifles forces from the Poonch sector to Ladakh to counter Chinese aggression and put pressure on the PLA to match Indian strength.

The Indian Army has been carrying out a combing operation in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri sector, Jammu and Kashmir, for the past one week after witnessing a spike in terror activities.

The Indian Army has been carrying out a combing operation in the Thanamandi area of Rajouri sector, Jammu and Kashmir, for the past one week after witnessing a spike in terror activities. It started after two army vehicles were ambushed by terrorists on December 21, resulting in the deaths of four soldiers and injuries to two others. The forces had inputs that two or three terrorists from across the border had been moving around the forest area. These terrorists are believed to be infiltrating from Pakistan, and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, and are armed with the latest Chinese-made weaponry and communication devices, say security forces. From rifles, pistols, grenades, drones, and bodysuit cameras to communication devices, the army has found these Chinese-made gadgets from the encounter sites. The Indian security forces have revealed repeatedly that foreign terrorists have been active in Jammu and Kashmir and are armed with weapons that are usually used by the Pakistan Army. All the communication devices and arms that are supplied to the Pakistan Army from China on a regular basis end up with these terrorists mostly affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed and Lashkar-e-Taiba. Sources in the security establishment told WION that Pakistan has been actively working on reviving terrorism in Rajouri and Poonch areas, which border Pakistan. Sources say that about 25 to 30 Pakistani terrorists have managed to successfully infiltrate into the Union Territory through the International Border, close to Poonch and Rajouri sectors. Most of these terrorists are affiliated with terror organisations like Jaish and Lashkar, they say. Sources also say that the revival of terrorism in these areas is part of a bigger plan by Pakistan and China. Its main motive is to put pressure on the Indian Army so that they withdraw troops deployed at the Indo-China border and re-deploy them in areas like Rajouri and Poonch. Also read | MV Chem Pluto: Indian Navy deploys three warships in Arabian Sea to counter attacks, launches probe It is being said that the Pakistan-China alliance is trying to prevent any withdrawal of Indian Army troops from Jammu and Kashmir. The Pakistan-China alliance wants less deployment of forces on the Indo-China border in Ladakh where the Chinese Army is facing the Indian Army directly. Also read | India logs 116 new COVID-19 cases in 24 hours; number of active cases rises to 4,170 In 2020, India shifted Rashtriya Rifles forces from the Poonch sector to Ladakh to counter Chinese aggression and put pressure on the PLA to match Indian strength.

Terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir using Chinese-made weapons to attack Indian Army: Sources

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir averted a major tragedy by recovering and diffusing a 25-30 kg IED in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday.

The security forces recovered an improvised explosive device&nbsp;(IED)&nbsp;near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama&nbsp;district earlier in the day. The terrorists had planted the IED on the main road.

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“An IED weighing approximately&nbsp;25 to 30 kgs was recovered near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama by police and security forces. A major tragedy has been averted following specific inputs generated by the Pulwama police,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP, Kashmir Police.

Security forces had received&nbsp;input about the IED in Pulwama after which a search operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police along with other security agencies. They found the IED,&nbsp;which was later diffused by a bomb disposal squad. The video of diffusing the IED was also shared by security forces.

The area is being further searched by the security forces.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir averted a major tragedy by recovering and diffusing a 25-30 kg IED in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. The security forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama district earlier in the day.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir averted a major tragedy by recovering and diffusing a 25-30 kg IED in south Kashmir’s Pulwama district on Wednesday. The security forces recovered an improvised explosive device (IED) near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama district earlier in the day. The terrorists had planted the IED on the main road. “An IED weighing approximately 25 to 30 kgs was recovered near Tahab crossing on circular road in Pulwama by police and security forces. A major tragedy has been averted following specific inputs generated by the Pulwama police,” said Vijay Kumar, ADGP, Kashmir Police. Security forces had received input about the IED in Pulwama after which a search operation was launched by Jammu and Kashmir Police along with other security agencies. They found the IED, which was later diffused by a bomb disposal squad. The video of diffusing the IED was also shared by security forces. The area is being further searched by the security forces.

J&K: Major tragedy averted as security forces diffuse IED

Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested three hybrid terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba in the Sopore area of North Kashmir.&nbsp;

Police along with CRPF and army have arrested three hybrid terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT in Sopore. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition, and cash was recovered from their possession.

Police had got a tip-off about the movement of terrorists and acting on specific information regarding movement of terrorists, a special checkpoint was established by Police, 22RR and&nbsp;179Bn CRPF near Sunwani bridge Wadoora Bala.&nbsp;

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“During checking, the joint party intercepted three persons coming from Wadoora Bala towards Sunwani bridge who on seeing joint naka party tried to escape from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. They have been identified as Tufail Majid Mir son of Ab Majeed Mir resident of Brathkalan, Owais Ahmed Mir son of Gh Hassan Mir resident of Brathkalan, and Shabir Ahmed Wagay son of Nazir Ahmed resident of Warpora. “ said Jammu Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

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Police said that they have recovered incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, arms and ammunition including three&nbsp;pistols, three&nbsp;pistol magazines, 22 pistol rounds, 1 grenade, and cash amounting to Rs 79,800 were recovered from their possession.&nbsp;

“Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested persons are hybrid terrorists of proscribed terrorist organisation LeT and were in constant search of an opportunity to carry out attacks on security forces as well as civilians. “ said Jammu and Kashmir Police.&nbsp;

Police has registered a case under relevant sections of law and an investigation has been initiated.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested three hybrid terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba in the Sopore area of North Kashmir. Police along with CRPF and army have arrested three hybrid terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT in Sopore.

Jammu and Kashmir police has arrested three hybrid terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba in the Sopore area of North Kashmir. Police along with CRPF and army have arrested three hybrid terrorists of proscribed terror outfit LeT in Sopore. Incriminating materials, arms and ammunition, and cash was recovered from their possession. Police had got a tip-off about the movement of terrorists and acting on specific information regarding movement of terrorists, a special checkpoint was established by Police, 22RR and 179Bn CRPF near Sunwani bridge Wadoora Bala. “During checking, the joint party intercepted three persons coming from Wadoora Bala towards Sunwani bridge who on seeing joint naka party tried to escape from the spot but were apprehended tactfully. They have been identified as Tufail Majid Mir son of Ab Majeed Mir resident of Brathkalan, Owais Ahmed Mir son of Gh Hassan Mir resident of Brathkalan, and Shabir Ahmed Wagay son of Nazir Ahmed resident of Warpora. “ said Jammu Kashmir Police. Also read | Jammu and Kashmir: Police to seize property of those harbouring terrorists Police said that they have recovered incriminating materials of proscribed terror outfit LeT, arms and ammunition including three pistols, three pistol magazines, 22 pistol rounds, 1 grenade, and cash amounting to Rs 79,800 were recovered from their possession. “Preliminary investigation has revealed that the arrested persons are hybrid terrorists of proscribed terrorist organisation LeT and were in constant search of an opportunity to carry out attacks on security forces as well as civilians. “ said Jammu and Kashmir Police. Police has registered a case under relevant sections of law and an investigation has been initiated.

Police arrests three hybrid terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba in Kashmir

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are trying hard to finish terrorism in the Valley. And this winter, there is a shift in strategy of forces. Security agencies are focussing on neutralising&nbsp;foreign terrorists mostly Pakistanis in the coming three months.&nbsp;

Security forces see foreign terrorists as the biggest challenge. These terrorists are highly trained and also recruit young Kashmiri boys into the terror outfits. The security forces say that foreign terrorists also run training camps in the valley for the local Kashmiri boys to join the terror ranks.&nbsp;

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''If one foreign terrorist comes in the valley, it means he will be recruiting 4 local boys into the terror ranks. And that's why we are focussing on foreign terrorists and want to neutralise all of them soon. Mostly to stop the recruitment of young boys into these terror outfits,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;

The security forces believe that winters are the best opportunity for them to neutralise these foreign terrorists. As the higher reaches are completely covered in snow, these terrorists come down to plains during the harsh winter months in the valley and that's when security forces want to strike against them. And the new strategy has already been implemented on the ground. Six foreign terrorists have already been killed in the first two weeks of January 2022.&nbsp;

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The foreign terrorists&nbsp;are not only well trained but also laced with most sophisticated arms and ammunition. Security forces have recovered many M4 assault rifles from these foreign terrorists.&nbsp;

''We have always seen that terrorists during the snowfall leave the higher reaches and come down to plains and villages. They go back to these higher reaches in summers. So, the months of January, February and March are the time we need to utilize to the fullest. We along with security forces want to neutralise as many foreign terrorists as possible. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir.&nbsp;

The new strategy has been put in place by security forces as they have received&nbsp;information that foreign terrorists numbering around 85 in Kashmir have been directed by the Pakistani handlers to recruit as many locals and train them in the valley only. This comes after the tight security vigil on the LoC which has led to the least number of infiltrations&nbsp;in the last one years. And this seems to have frustrated the terror handlers from across the border as they are not able to push terrorists and arms into the valley.&nbsp;

Security forces recently claimed that there are less than 200 militants present in the Kashmir valley for the first time in 30 years and with this new strategy in place, security agencies believe they will be able to bring down the numbers further.&nbsp;

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are trying hard to finish terrorism in the Valley. And this winter, there is a shift in strategy of forces. Security agencies are focussing on neutralising foreign terrorists mostly Pakistanis in the coming three months.

The security forces in Jammu and Kashmir are trying hard to finish terrorism in the Valley. And this winter, there is a shift in strategy of forces. Security agencies are focussing on neutralising foreign terrorists mostly Pakistanis in the coming three months. Security forces see foreign terrorists as the biggest challenge. These terrorists are highly trained and also recruit young Kashmiri boys into the terror outfits. The security forces say that foreign terrorists also run training camps in the valley for the local Kashmiri boys to join the terror ranks. Also read | Watch: A little Kashmiri girl turns reporter to highlight bad roads ''If one foreign terrorist comes in the valley, it means he will be recruiting 4 local boys into the terror ranks. And that's why we are focussing on foreign terrorists and want to neutralise all of them soon. Mostly to stop the recruitment of young boys into these terror outfits,'' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. The security forces believe that winters are the best opportunity for them to neutralise these foreign terrorists. As the higher reaches are completely covered in snow, these terrorists come down to plains during the harsh winter months in the valley and that's when security forces want to strike against them. And the new strategy has already been implemented on the ground. Six foreign terrorists have already been killed in the first two weeks of January 2022. Also read | Repeated infiltration attempts across the LOC: Indian army chief Naravane The foreign terrorists are not only well trained but also laced with most sophisticated arms and ammunition. Security forces have recovered many M4 assault rifles from these foreign terrorists. ''We have always seen that terrorists during the snowfall leave the higher reaches and come down to plains and villages. They go back to these higher reaches in summers. So, the months of January, February and March are the time we need to utilize to the fullest. We along with security forces want to neutralise as many foreign terrorists as possible. '' said Vijay Kumar, IG Kashmir. The new strategy has been put in place by security forces as they have received information that foreign terrorists numbering around 85 in Kashmir have been directed by the Pakistani handlers to recruit as many locals and train them in the valley only. This comes after the tight security vigil on the LoC which has led to the least number of infiltrations in the last one years. And this seems to have frustrated the terror handlers from across the border as they are not able to push terrorists and arms into the valley. Security forces recently claimed that there are less than 200 militants present in the Kashmir valley for the first time in 30 years and with this new strategy in place, security agencies believe they will be able to bring down the numbers further.

Security forces shift strategy in valley, focus on neutralising foreign terrorists this winter

A joint team of security forces have held a terrorist during an encounter along with an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.&nbsp;

Jammu and Kashmir police told WION that a recently-joined terrorist identified as Jahangir who was previously a stone pelter was held during the operation.&nbsp;

The inspector general of police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said that the (arrested) is an associate of SPO Altaf who recently decamped with two AK-47 rifles and is believed to have joined terror ranks.

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During the search at a joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post at Chadoora, today morning, a terrorist fired at the SF. 
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The Indian army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted “during the search at a joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post at Chadoora, today morning, a terrorist fired at the SF. The area was cordoned. An extensive search was carried out &amp; the terrorist was apprehended with one AK.”&nbsp;

A joint team of security forces have held a terrorist during an encounter along with an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district.

A joint team of security forces have held a terrorist during an encounter along with an AK-47 assault rifle and ammunition in the Chadoora area of central Kashmir’s Budgam district. Jammu and Kashmir police told WION that a recently-joined terrorist identified as Jahangir who was previously a stone pelter was held during the operation. The inspector general of police Kashmir range, Vijay Kumar, said that the (arrested) is an associate of SPO Altaf who recently decamped with two AK-47 rifles and is believed to have joined terror ranks. Op Chadoora, Budgam. During the search at a joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post at Chadoora, today morning, a terrorist fired at the SF. Area was cordoned. Extensive search was carried out & the terrorist was apprehended with one AK. Joint op concluded.#Kashmir @adgpi pic.twitter.com/kZUWLTSMry — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) October 16, 2020 × The Indian army’s Srinagar-based Chinar Corps tweeted “during the search at a joint Mobile Vehicle Check Post at Chadoora, today morning, a terrorist fired at the SF. The area was cordoned. An extensive search was carried out & the terrorist was apprehended with one AK.”

Security forces nab terrorist after he fires at them in central Kashmir

An exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday.

The encounter broke out in the early hours of the day in Chadoora area of Budgam.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area, following information about the presence of terrorists there.

As the forces were conducting searches, the hiding terrorists fired upon them. The security forces retaliated the firing, triggering off a gunbattle.

Further details are awaited.

On Friday, a terrorist was killed in the same district during an encounter. Later the slain terrorist was identified as a Pakistani national name Zarar who was affiliated to Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed.

On June 23, four terrorists were gunned down in Shopian district.

An exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday. The encounter broke out in the early hours of the day in Chadoora area of Budgam.

An exchange of fire between terrorists and security forces is underway in Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district on Sunday. The encounter broke out in the early hours of the day in Chadoora area of Budgam. Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area, following information about the presence of terrorists there. As the forces were conducting searches, the hiding terrorists fired upon them. The security forces retaliated the firing, triggering off a gunbattle. Further details are awaited. On Friday, a terrorist was killed in the same district during an encounter. Later the slain terrorist was identified as a Pakistani national name Zarar who was affiliated to Pakistan-based terrorist outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed. On June 23, four terrorists were gunned down in Shopian district.

Jammu and Kashmir: Encounter between security forces and terrorists underway in Budgam