In the wake of the tragic April 22 terror attack on tourists in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 civilians, infiltration attempts along the Line of Control (LoC) have escalated significantly, raising alarms among security officials. This surge comes despite a fragile ceasefire understanding established following India’s cross-border Operation Sindoor.
Intelligence reports indicate that over the past two weeks, more than 50 terrorists have attempted to breach Indian territory, utilizing sectors such as Gurez, Uri, Kupwara, Heeranagar, and Sunderbani as entry points. These infiltration efforts have reportedly been supported by cover fire from Pakistani artillery, a tactic historically employed to divert Indian security forces during such infiltrations. However, sources within security agencies have confirmed that many of these attempts have been thwarted.
A notable incident occurred on May 8 in the Samba sector, where the Border Security Force (BSF) successfully foiled a major infiltration attempt, neutralizing seven heavily armed terrorists. The movement was detected through advanced surveillance systems, although some infiltrators managed to evade capture, raising concerns about a renewed terrorist presence in the Union Territory.
Analysts suggest that this uptick in infiltration is part of a broader strategy by Pakistan-based terror groups seeking to exploit India’s redirected military focus following Operation Sindoor.
“The melting snow along the upper reaches of the LoC is likely to result in more infiltration attempts in the coming weeks,” said a senior security official. In response, security agencies are intensifying their counter-infiltration operations, launching area domination patrols and reinforcing vulnerable districts with additional troops.
The aftermath of the Pahalgam massacre has plunged Indo-Pak relations to new lows, with India’s robust military response further escalating hostilities. As global calls for restraint grow louder amidst fears of a larger conflict, the security grid across Jammu and Kashmir is being fortified. Checkpoints have been tightened, surveillance efforts ramped up, and search-and-cordon operations launched across multiple locations to root out any newly infiltrated terrorists and dismantle sleeper cells.
