Defense News ,India :- Pakistan's intelligence agency appears to have altered its approach in the Rajouri and Poonch regions, employing terrorists equipped with advanced weaponry, including high-caliber German snipers, top-tier footwear, and premium watches. According to authoritative figures monitoring the situation, these militants, trained for jungle warfare reminiscent of Pakistan's Special Service Group (SSG), are inflicting significant harm on Indian security forces.
Security sources have unveiled that these terrorists are outfitted with sophisticated weaponry, such as the United States-made Smith & Wesson M&P-15 5.56mm Semi-Auto Rifle, each carrying a price tag of over a lakh. There is growing apprehension within the Indian Army regarding the potential involvement of retired Pakistani soldiers in the conflict unfolding in Jammu and Kashmir.
Moreover, officials have divulged that these militants are provided with extravagant footwear, each pair valued between 15,000 to 20,000 rupees. These high-end shoes enhance their operational capabilities in challenging terrains. Additionally, the terrorists possess upscale watches equipped with features like solar charging and mud resistance, each commanding a price ranging from 20,000 to 25,000 rupees.
The twin districts of Rajouri and Poonch have become the epicenter of a series of terror attacks since October 2021, resulting in the tragic loss of 33 Indian soldiers. The onslaught began on October 11, 2021, with an attack on the Rashtriya Rifles Unit in Poonch's Dera Ki Gali area, claiming the lives of five Army personnel, including a Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO). Subsequent assaults occurred on October 15, 2021, April 20, 2023, and August 11, 2022, in Poonch and Rajouri, leading to further casualties among the Rashtriya Rifles Unit.
The spate of attacks continued with a strike on May 5, 2023, targeting the Special Forces Unit PARA in Rajouri's Kandi, and on November 22, 2023, in Bajimaal, Rajouri, impacting both the Rashtriya Rifles and Special Forces Units. Unfortunately, the toll increased once again on December 21, 2023, in Dera Ki Gali, Poonch, when four more Army personnel lost their lives. In response, the forces have pledged to avenge these losses.
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