Following a wave of terror attacks in Jammu, the Border Security Force (BSF) is preparing to reconfigure its deployment along the Pakistan border. This move comes after four separate incidents between June 9 and June 12, which resulted in the deaths of ten people, including a CRPF jawan.
The attacks, spanning the Reasi, Doda, and Kathua districts, involved various tactics such as targeting a bus carrying pilgrims and firing upon villagers. While two suspected terrorists were killed in Kathua due to alert locals, the perpetrators of the remaining attacks remain at large.
A senior government official confirmed that while the terrorists' entry points into India are still under investigation, the decision has been made to increase the presence of Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) and advanced surveillance tools along vulnerable stretches of the Jammu border. This recalibration will involve reallocating personnel from other sectors and integrating both technological and human intelligence to enhance security measures.
Analysis of the attack pattern indicates a deliberate spread across the region, with incidents occurring within hours of each other and spanning distances of up to 89 kilometers. This highlights the terrorists' mobility and intent to create widespread disruption.
The Jammu border, comprising a 192-kilometer international border secured by the BSF and a 740-kilometer Line of Control (LoC) managed by the Army, has witnessed a surge in targeted terror activities and infiltration since mid-2021. This increase has been particularly notable in the Chenab Valley and Pir Panjal regions.
The recent attacks underscore a disturbing trend where terrorists responsible for major incidents in the region remain unidentified or unapprehended. Notably, the militants involved in the ambush of Army vehicles in Poonch-Rajouri last December, which was claimed by the Jaish-e-Mohammed proxy outfit People's Anti-Fascist Front (PAFF), are still at large. The PAFF has a history of claiming responsibility for similar attacks in the area and disseminating related videos on social media.
The BSF's planned deployment adjustments aim to counter this escalating threat and provide heightened security for the Jammu region.
