Foreign Terrorists Exceed Local Ones In J&K, Overall Number Dips From Last Year
A senior government official revealed that reports suggest 60 foreign terrorists from Pakistan-based groups are currently active in the region. According to sources, a total of 77 terrorists are active in J&K, reflecting an almost 20% decrease compared to the previous year
Hinting at large-scale infiltration in Jammu and Kashmir, a worrying trend has emerged: the number of active foreign terrorists (FTs) has significantly surpassed that of local militants (LTs), indicating increased intrusion from across the border. A senior government official revealed that reports suggest 60 foreign terrorists from Pakistan-based groups—Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), and Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)—are currently active in the region. Pakistan persists in promoting terror, supplying sophisticated weaponry to highly trained terrorists.
Among the foreign militants, Jaish-e-Mohammed boasts 21 operatives, followed by Lashkar-e-Taiba with 35, and Hizbul Mujahideen with 3. In contrast, local terrorist strength remains significantly lower, with just 3 in Jammu and 14 in the Kashmir Valley.
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According to sources, a total of 77 terrorists are active in J&K, reflecting an almost 20% decrease compared to the previous year. Sources also highlighted the continuous decline in terrorist numbers but emphasised that FTs remain a concern.
Security agencies attribute this shift to heightened recruitment efforts by foreign terror handlers and renewed attempts at infiltration across the Line of Control (LoC).
Furthermore, sources revealed that the recovery of 265 rounds of ammunition in Reasi by the 126th Battalion of the CRPF and the Special Operations Group (SOG) on February 22 raises concerns about a potential increase in terror activities. Since the beginning of the year, four rockets have also been discovered in Reasi.
In South Kashmir, security forces successfully averted imminent attacks by detecting and neutralising two improvised explosive devices (IEDs) in Shopian and Pulwama. These incidents suggest a rise in cross-border operatives orchestrating attacks due to dwindling local recruitment within militant ranks.
In response to the growing foreign terrorist presence, security forces have intensified operations, employing advanced surveillance and intelligence networks to counter infiltration and neutralise threats proactively. Authorities urge citizens to remain vigilant and cooperate with security forces in safeguarding the region.
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