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Terrorists replicate ambush tactics of Jammu attacks in Kashmir

The Jammu region which had become a hotspot of terrorist activities for the past two years is witnessing a relative calm since Assembly elections. However Kashmir region now seems to be affected with the same menace that Jammu witnessed.

Pakistan trained terrorists are now using the same tactics in Kashmir which they deployed in Jammu during the past two years. These included ‘hit and run’ specifically in forest areas of Rajouri, Poonch, Kathua, Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi and Udhampur district.

The attacks in Jammu were done by highly trained terrorists from Pakistan who have apparently worked on Afghan front and are equipped with US-made M-4 guns mounted with night vision scopes which are superior to the assault rifles. Besides attacking security forces, these terrorists had also attacked civilians including Hindu pilgrims.

The recent spate of attacks in Kashmir is a grim reminder of the days of terrorism in Valley years ago. Most of the ultras were killed by security forces however the new tactics of the ultras has also left Army and police surprised. The recent attacks on non-locals were condemned by almost all sections in Kashmir. The dastardly attack in Ganderbal on a strategic project of Z-Morh tunnel left seven people including a doctor dead.

The attack on an Army vehicle which was on a routine patrol on Gulmarg in Baramulla left two porters and two Army soldiers dead.

It is believed that the terrorists operating in Jammu division might have entered the Kashmir region through mountain ranges of Doda and Kishtwar districts. This happened before the start of winter season when all mountain passes will be shut and movement of terrorists become difficult.

While the terrorists are hiding in deep forest areas in Valley like they did in Jammu division, the topography of both the regions is different which might give an edge to the security forces in Kashmir.

Top Army and police officials have already made coordination plans and the Special Operations Group (SOG) of the J&K police is working in close contact with the Army and CRPF.

The spate of attacks soon after completion of Assembly polls successfully has also raised many questions on the intent of Pakistani terror groups and some of their supporters in J&K.