SOURCE: AFI

Recent intelligence reports have highlighted a significant escalation in Pakistan’s military activities along certain sections of the Line of Control (LoC) that separates India and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan has been intensifying its defensive and offensive capabilities by strategically laying anti-personnel mines and deploying additional Special Service Group (SSG) commandos.
This bolstering of defenses coincides with the reactivation of terror training camps in the region, with groups like Hizbul Mujahideen stepping up operations. These camps are now seeing an influx of volunteers from former Tehrik-e Taliban Pakistan (TTP) factions, indicating a strategic shift in their approach. Instead of pushing for new infiltrations, there’s a focus on encouraging dormant Pakistan-origin militants within the valley to resume activities.
Security officials have noted an uptick in cross-border terrorism, particularly in the Jammu region, where infiltrators exploit the challenging terrain and dense forest cover to launch attacks on Indian security forces. “The planting of landmines to disrupt army patrols along the fence is not a new tactic, but with advanced technology and better access to border areas, there’s an increased effort to deploy anti-personnel mines in specific zones,” a state security official disclosed.
The strategy, as per senior officials, appears to be aimed at reigniting local militancy but doing so in a controlled manner to avoid an aggressive response from Indian forces while still maintaining a state of readiness. This nuanced approach seeks to keep tensions simmering without boiling over, potentially to manipulate the narrative around the conflict.
The broader geopolitical context has also influenced Pakistan’s military strategy along the LoC. A senior official commented that the changing global dynamics have led to a recalibration of Pakistan’s cross-border tactics. Not only are they focused on instigating Indian forces through mock firings, but there’s also an attempt to draw international scrutiny towards alleged Indian violations, possibly to garner sympathy or support on the global stage.
This escalation at the LoC underscores the ongoing security challenges India faces in the region. The Indian security forces have been put on high alert, with increased vigilance against both traditional and evolving threats posed by these developments. The use of sophisticated methods for planting mines and the strategic deployment of commandos suggest a deliberate effort by Pakistan to maintain pressure on the Indian side while also preparing for potential escalations.