The militants are said to be plotting a violent assault in Kashmir after the Afghan government fell on August 15 and the Taliban took control of the war-torn country
NEW DELHI — Indian intelligence agencies have sent at least 10 alerts in the previous fortnight regarding Pakistani militants crossing the border and preparing something “big” in the Kashmir valley.
The reports of planning for a militant attack by the Pakistani militants comes after the Afghan government fell on August 15, and the Taliban gained control of the war-torn country.
As per news agency ANI, it has been learned that Taliban sympathizers, who are targeting India, are now active.
Around 10 alerts about Pakistani militants issued so far
According to an unnamed ‘senior source’, the report said that intelligence officers in Jammu and Kashmir received inputs from their counterparts in Pakistan administered Kashmir (PaK) about militants planning to sneak into the state.
Around 10 alerts have been issued in the previous 15 days on people suspected of being involved in militant activities who have been seen near border areas and to avert any untoward occurrence, they have notified related security agencies to be on high alert, the officer was quoted as saying.
Security agencies tracking movement of militants
The movement of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), Hizbul Mujahideen (HM), and other militants in the valley has been detected by intelligence agencies.
Possible grenade strikes, any high-value target, security personnel, Improvised Explosive Device (IED) attack, and any public places in Srinagar have all been reported to the security authorities.
According to one intelligence source, five JeM militants and a guide arrived in Jandrot, PaK, and may enter the country through the Mendhar region of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir.
Social media also being monitored
The official further stated that they have seen a dramatic increase in social media activity, with several dubious clips addressing the valley’s youngsters going popular in the area.
He added that the security agencies are keeping an eye on these kinds of operations and asking people to report any recordings they come across. Any attempt to disrupt the valley’s tranquilly, as per the official, would fail.
Intelligence agencies on high alert
After learning about a meeting between Pakistan-based militant group Jaish-e-Mohammed and Taliban leadership in Kandhar during the third week of August, all intelligence agencies have been kept on high alert. A group of Taliban leaders attended the meeting, when JeM asked for their help in ‘India-Centric’ activities.
According to ANI sources, the meeting also examined the political situation in Pakistan.
