On May 8, Indian security forces successfully eliminated seven heavily-armed terrorists in a major last-minute counter terrorist mission in the night close to the India-Pakistan border. The militants are thought to be part of the Pakistan-based terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM). The attempt to infiltrate occurred about 11:00 PM when BSF personnel noticed suspicious movement in a sensitive area of the border.
A gunfight ensued following the interception and lasted for as long as several hours. Though surrounded by night and rough, Indian forces refused to budge, accomplishing the goal of annihilating all seven infiltrators. Official sources indicate that the immediate counter-action by BSF personnel averted a massive terror strike that would have destabilised civilian zones or deeper military targets inside Indian territory.
This infiltration attempt comes against the backdrop of intensifying tensions between India and Pakistan after India’s bold retaliatory move during Operation Sindoor on May 7. During the operation, the Indian armed forces targeted and destroyed a number of terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan–Occupied Kashmir (PoK) and reported killing approximately 100 militants. The strikes were carried out in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 innocent civilians, women, and children were also among the dead, and a campaign of violent attacks on religiously targeted individuals.
According to security analysts, this infiltration was a planned counterresponse by Pakistan-based groups (possibly under direction or with the backing of the Pakistani establishment). Intelligence agencies are currently investigating the origins, training, and support networks of previously neutralised militants.
In terms of security, the border has become more secure because of the limit in the level of threat experienced by pumping more surveillance and troops in the vulnerable sections. Similarly, the BSF and the Indian army are at stringent alertness to respond to any other threats as robust tension keeps on building up in the region.
Join our whatsapp group for Latest updates
Click Here for Chhattisgarh News
Click Here for Entertainment News