Search for cross-border tunnels intensifies amid rise in terror attacks
Jammu and Kashmir: Security forces in Jammu division have stepped up efforts to search for possible tunnels that could be used by terrorists from across the border to infiltrate into Indian territory. Though no evidence of tunnels has been found in the forested areas yet, security forces have involved Gujjar shepherds in the mountains in their operations. They have historically helped the forces with intelligence. The Army is particularly focusing on the forests of Doda, Rajouri, Kathua and Poonch districts. Security forces are working on the ground to identify infiltration points.
CRPF and BSF are working together
An official aware of the counter-terrorism operations in the Union Territory, requesting anonymity, said that the division is where highly trained terrorists may be hiding or storing weapons. The official said that the meeting discussed whether infiltrators could use tunnels in Jammu to enter the Indian border. For this, the Jammu and Kashmir Police, CRPF and BSF are working to identify infiltration points. It was also discussed whether the number of active foreign terrorists is decreasing as many of them have been killed in encounters with joint forces.
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Amid rising terror activities in Jammu and concerns over cross-border infiltration, a high-level security meeting was held on July 20, chaired by Army Chief Gen Upendra Dwivedi. The meeting was attended by officers from the BSF, CRPF, Director General of Jammu and Kashmir Police, heads of intelligence agencies and other security officials. People familiar with the matter said BSF personnel in Punjab have been tasked to check any potential infiltration points in the state, which shares international border with Pakistan. During the July 12 meeting, possible tunnels used by foreign terrorists along the India-Pakistan border in Punjab sectors were also discussed, the official said.