Pakistani police desperately try to keep shops open following recent terror attacks: Jammu and Kashmir Police

Director General of Police RR Swain on June 14 said the recent terror attacks were a desperate attempt by terror organisations based in cross-border bases to keep shop open after a heavy blow was dealt to Kashmir’s counter-terrorism infrastructure and asserted that enemy forces would be defeated.

He urged people not to launch “false flag operations”, cross-check information on terrorist movements with security agencies before sharing it and “be where we should be”.

Terrorists attacked four locations, including a pilgrim bus, in Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts between June 9 and 12, killing nine people and one CRPF soldier and injuring many others. In one of the attacks in Kathua, two suspected Pakistani terrorists were also killed.

“When we talk about the threat and the challenge, we see how serious and big it is. The challenge is coming from across the border and they (counter-terrorism officials) have decided to continue to make it worse.”

“A major blow has been dealt to Kashmir’s counter-terrorism infrastructure and they realise that the era of terrorism (in Jammu and Kashmir) is nearing its end. How can people who make a living from this abandon it so easily?” “Contractors (handlers) are on the other side of the border and are sending them (foreign mercenaries) over here to keep their shops running,” the police chief said.

He was speaking to reporters during a visit to Saida Sukar village in Hiranagar area of ​​Kathua district where two suspected Pakistani terrorists and a CRPF soldier were killed in an operation that lasted for over 15 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Swain, accompanied by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Jammu Division Anand Jain, interacted with police personnel deployed in the village for the search operation. The Commissioner also visited Hiranagar police station and addressed the policemen and praised them for their role in the recent exchange of fire.

“As far as we can see, there are not so many of them (terrorists). They are like rats but they exist. They have guns and they are using them against innocent people,” he said, assuring the public that they would all be eliminated.

“Judging by the flow of information (about terrorist movements), we have village defence forces, police, CRPF and army. How long can they hold out against terrorists?” “In the past they tried to spread anarchy (in Jammu region for eight to 10 years) but failed. They will meet the same fate again,” he said.

He said the central government had ordered more personnel and equipment, including weapons, night vision devices, training techniques and vehicles, and “we will neutralise them.”

He said Pakistan’s use of drones to drop arms and narcotics continues to be a challenge. He said a few people are supporting terrorism and strict action will be initiated against them, which will set an example for others and no one will dare support them.

“We have to accept that this is a war that has been forced upon us. In any war, the enemy tries to inflict more damage on the other side. We will adopt such tactics and strategies not only to eliminate the enemy but also to minimise damage to us,” he said.

He called on the public to continue to cross-check information while allowing it to flow. “Please don’t spread false information. We should be where we should be,” he said, adding that police had responded to all information so far.