The Northern Command Army Commander, Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, said that 46 terrorists have been neutralized in Jammu and Kashmir this year, of which 37 were foreigners. This is the first time that the number of foreign terrorists killed has been four times higher than the number of local terrorists.
The Army Commander said that these terrorists were killed in various operations across the region. He added that attempts are being made from across the border to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir, but the Indian Army will not allow it to happen.
Lt Gen Dwivedi said that 29 of the terrorists killed were from the South of Pir Panchal. He also said that the Northern Command is not only guarding the Line of Control (LOC) but also the Line of Actual Control (LAC). He added that the induction of upgraded technology will benefit the Indian Army and further augment the Armed Forces.
The Army Commander said that the situation along the border is always ready operationally. He added that the Indian Army is maintaining vigil 24×7 along the LAC and the LOC as well. He said that due to operations, peace is restoring in Jammu and Kashmir.
On the increasing terrorist incidents in Rajouri and Poonch districts, Lt Gen Dwivedi said that Pakistan is trying to disturb peace wherever it returns. He added that despite Pakistan’s worsening situation internally, foreign terrorists are being pushed to the Indian Territory. He said that this is because local terrorists and support to Pakistan are almost zero in Jammu and Kashmir.
The Army Commander said that as the deployment and technology have changed to a larger extent, the terrorists trying to infiltrate are being neutralized on the border only. He added that all the top commanders of various terror outfits have been eliminated in Jammu and Kashmir, which has frustrated Pakistan.
In conclusion, the Northern Command Army Commander said that the Indian Army is committed to maintaining peace in Jammu and Kashmir. He added that the induction of upgraded technology will further augment the Armed Forces’ ability to counter terrorism.
