Pakistan violates ceasefire along International Border in Jammu

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When ever militants hide out is busted , there is breaching and violations of the ceasefire on the Line of Control.

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Continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the international border and the Line of Control have forced hundreds of villagers to flee their homes.
Updated: Sep 23, 2017 11:42 IST
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Ravi Krishnan Khajuria
Hindustan Times, Jammu

A villager showing remains of mortars fired by Pakistan Rangers on the intervening night of Friday and Saturday. (HT Photo )

Five people, including two BSF personnel, were injured in the overnight shelling and firing by Pakistan Rangers on Indian posts and forward villages in Samba and Jammu districts.

Continuous ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the international border and the Line of Control (LoC) have forced hundreds of border residents to flee their homes.

“At least three civilians and two BSF personnel were injured in the ceasefire violation by Pakistan in RS Pura and Ramgarh sub sectors last (Friday) night,” said a police spokesman.

India also retaliated in equal measure.

On Friday night Pakistan’s border guards started the firing and around 9pm four mortar shells exploded near a police post at Treva in Arnia sub sector, said an intelligence official.

He informed that Bamboo chak, Jerda and Jora Farm villages were once again targeted with mortar fire.

In adjoining RS Pura sub sector Satowali , Suchetgarh and Bidhipur villages were shelled.

Three villagers from Satowali who were injured in the Pak shelling were identified as Pushpinder Singh, Subash and Vandana Devi.

In Ramgarh sector in Samba, two Indian border guards suffered minor injuries in Pakistani firing.

A BSF officer said that firing stopped at around 5am on Saturday, adding 20 border outposts in the area were affected.

He said Pakistan too suffered some damages in the retaliatory firing from the BSF.

“There are a few areas of Pakistan which are clearly visible from our side. The damage is visible but the extent is not known”, he said.

Over 500 people were evacuated by the police from a few border hamlets targeted by Pakistani troops, PTI said, quoting officials.

The villagers have been housed in a camp.

Over 20,000 people have also fled their homes and hearths in Arnia and R S Pura sectors in the past few days, the officials told the news agency.

There have been continuous firing and shelling by Pakistani troops along the IB and the LoC between September 13 and September 18.

Firing and shelling resumed on September 21 after a two- day lull.

Incidents of ceasefire violations by Pakistani troops have increased sharply this year. Till August 1, there have been 285 such actions by the Pakistan army, while in 2016, the number was significantly less at 228 for the entire year, according to figures by the Indian Army.

(With agency inputs)

 

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An Army soldier takes up position during a gunbattle in Uri. File | Photo Credit: AFP

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Srinagar, September 24, 2017 08:19 IST
Updated: September 24, 2017 10:44 IST


“Security personnel laid a cordon and started a search operation in the Kalgai area of Uri this morning.”

A militant was killed in an encounter with security forces on Sunday in Uri area near the Line of control in Baramulla district of Kashmir.

“Cordon was laid and search operation started in Kalgai area of Uri this morning following information about presence of militants in the area,” an Army official said.

He said the search operation tuned into an encounter after the militants opened fire on the security forces.

“One militant has been killed in the operation. The civilian population has been evacuated from the area and the operation is still going on,” he added.

Two policemen injured in grenade attack
In another incident, two special police officers (SPOs) of Jammu and Kashmir Police were injured in a grenade attack by militants in Sopore town of Baramulla district.

Militants hurled a grenade towards security forces at Main Chowk Sopore at around 9.35 am, resulting in minor injuries to two policemen, a police official said.

He said the injured policemen were taken to local hospital.

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Troops guarding the border retaliated and the exchange of fire between the two sides lasted for nearly 30 minutes.

Two soldiers were on Sunday injured as Pakistan opened fire at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir, the Army said.

Troops guarding the border retaliated and the exchange of fire between the two sides lasted for nearly 30 minutes.

A defence spokesman told PTI that Pakistani troops opened fire and shelled forward posts along the LoC in Bhimber Gali area of Balakote sector around 0300 hours, resulting in splinter injuries to two jawans.

Hundreds of border dwellers have been forced to flee their homes due to the Pakistani firing and shelling and take shelter at camps set up by the government.

Incidents of ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops have increased sharply this year.

Till August 1, there have been 285 such violations by the Pakistan Army, while in 2016, the number was significantly less at 228 for the entire year, according to figures by the Indian Army.

 

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Soon after the grenade attack, police and paramilitary forces launched a search operation to nab the militants responsible for the grenade attack.

By: Express News Service | Srinagar | Updated: September 24, 2017 11:15 am

The grenade missed its intended target and exploded on the road adjacent to the camp resulting in injuries to five persons – including two civilians, two policemen and a CRPF man. (Representative Image: Shuaib Masoodi)

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Five persons including two civilians were injured when suspected militants hurled a grenade towards a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camp in north Kashmir’s Sopore on Sunday morning. Police sources say that suspected militants lobbed a grenade towards the State Bank of India (SBI) building that houses a camp of CRPF in the main town. The grenade missed its intended target and exploded on the road adjacent to the camp resulting in injuries to five persons – including two civilians, two policemen and a CRPF man.

The injured civilians were rushed to Sub District Hospital Sopore, where doctors termed their condition as stable. Soon after the grenade attack, police and paramilitary forces launched a search operation to nab the militants responsible for the grenade attack.

 

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Press Trust of India, Srinagar, Sep 24 2017, 16:38 IST

Security forces launched a search operation and busted the hideout in the forest area of Kupwara, a police official said. Representational Image. Photo credit: PTI.

Security forces today busted a militant hideout and recovered a cache of arms and ammunition in the Kupwara district of Jammu and Kashmir.

Security forces launched a search operation and busted the hideout in the forest area of Kupwara, a police official said.

He said one AK-47 rifle, one LMG, two pistols, one rocket projectile gun, an IED, one wireless set and several dozen rounds of ammunition were recovered from the hideout.

Police has registered a case in this regard, the official said.

 

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Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation
25-September, 2017 19:49 IST
An 18 year old from Srinagar becomes an ambassador for Swachhata Hi Seva

Bilal Dar, a young boy from Srinagar has become the brand ambassador for Srinagar Municipal Corporation. Dar has been contributing to the ‘Swachhta Abhiyan’ since the age of 12. He found a mention in the Hon’ble Prime Minister’s recent Mann Ki Baat.

Continuing the shramdaan wave by VIPs the Union Minister of State for Railways, Rajen Gohain took part in a Shramdaan programme at Guwahati railway station. CAF and PD Minister Karam Shyam launched Swachhta Hi Seva campaign in Manipur. Officials of Chandigarh Administration also participated in the “Swachhta hi Seva” drive at UT Secretariat, Chandigarh.

The Indian Coast Guards also conducted a special Shramdaan and Clean Up drive along with tree plantation at their premises as part of “Swachhta Hi Seva, Pakhwada”. Garbage was collected by organising clean ship drive and disposed.

Adding a new dimension, ‘Swachhta Hi Sewa’ campaign has turned out to be monetarily beneficial for residents and scrap buyers/dealers, besides helping in enhancing preventive measures against vector-borne diseases.

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Srinagar, September 25, 2017 21:59 IST
Updated: September 25, 2017 21:59 IST

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A fourth Jaish-e-Muhammad (JeM) militant was killed on Monday in an operation in Baramulla’s Uri, where a group of freshly infiltrated fidayeen (suicide squad) was trapped on Sunday.

“The fourth militant was killed in the operation that was resumed on Monday morning,” said Director General of Police (DIG), J&K, S.P. Vaid.

Three militants were killed in a fierce gunfight on Sunday as militants fanned out in a residential area. An Army spokesman said the operation continues as “more militants are suspected to be hiding in the area”.

Uri is close to the Line of Control (LoC) and connects the Kashmir valley with Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (Azad Kashmir).

Four residential houses also suffered damage during the gun battle.

“The militants were trying to carry out a major attack at an Army camp,” Deputy Commander, Uri Brigade, Harpreet Singh said. “We plan to clear the entire sector.”

AK-47 rifles, AK-47 magazines, hand grenades and other ammunition were recovered from the militants.

 

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Updated: Sep 25, 2017 16:00 IST
Press Trust of India, Srinagar

Indian army soldiers arrive at the army base which was attacked by suspected rebels in the town of Uri on September 18, 2016.(AP File Photo)

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Security forces on Monday recovered body of a militant near the Line of Control (LoC) in Uri area of Kashmir, taking the number of ultras killed in the operation there to four.

Security forces this morning resumed the anti-militancy operation, which was launched on Sunday, following information about presence of more militants in the area.

“We have recovered body of another militant, which takes the number of militants killed in the operation to four,” an Army official said.

“The operation resumed this morning after there were reports of more militants hiding in the area,” the official said.

He said the area of operation was expanded to ensure that no militants get away from the security forces’ cordon.

Three Pakistani militants were killed Sunday in the gunbattle with security forces in Kalgai area of Uri.Three civilians and a soldier were injured in the operation.

Director General of Police S P Vaid had said the militants were planning a suicide attack like the one carried out on an Army base last year in Uri that left 19 soldiers dead and several others injured.

“A big tragedy has been averted.Like the suicide attack on the Army base last year, they (militants) had similar plan this time also but the police and the Army got information before hand,” Vaid told reporters

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Policeman stand guard during a search operation in Srinagar. Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir has claimed a total of 41,000 lives in the past 27 years.(HT File Photo)
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Militancy in Jammu and Kashmir has claimed a total of 41,000 lives in the past 27 years which means an average of 4 deaths per day in the state or 1519 casualties every year, according to the latest available government data.

The casualties include 14,000 civilians, 5,000 security personnel and 22,000 militants between 1990 and March 2017. In all, there have been 69,820 militancy-related incidents during the period; that’s like the state witnessing 2586 militancy incidents every year, for which India blames cross border terror from Pakistan.

Addressing the UN general assembly on Saturday, external affairs minister Sushma Swaraj called Pakistan a “pre-eminent exporter of terror”. Last week, Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in his address had accused India of supporting terrorism and human rights violations in Kashmir. Swaraj had hit back, saying while India was giving the world top-notch doctors and engineers Pakistan was producing terrorists.

Militancy in Kashmir has constantly derailed ties between India and Pakistan. HT looked at the latest available government data to anyalse the deaths and patterns of violence in Kashmir in the past 27 years.


Although not on the same scale as in the 1990s or early 2000s, militancy-related incidents have been increasing after 2014. From 2014 to March this year, there have been 795 militancy-related incidents in which 397 militants were killed while 64 civilians and 178 security personnel lost their lives. Compared to 222 incidents in 2014, there were 322 incidents in 2016. In 2014, 28 civilians and 47 security personnel and 110 militants were killed in these incidents. In 2016, these numbers were 15, 82 and 150.

Strategic affairs expert Commodore C Uday Bhaskar warns that a fertile ecosystem is now fueling militancy.

“The elimination of Burhan Wani has increased the sense of alienation among a section of Kashmiri youth. This has created a fertile ecosystem for the anti-India sentiment and ideology to gain strength. Concurrently the inability of the ruling alliance in Srinagar to provide a credible and empathetic political intervention is palpable,” Uday Bhaskar told HT.

As per the data, 2001 has been the most volatile year and saw the killing of highest number of militants and security forces. While 2020 militants were gunned down, 536 security personnel 996 civilians were also killed in the year that registered the highest number of 4522 militancy related incidents as well.

But in terms of civilian casualties, 2002 has been the worst with 1008 deaths. Besides 1707 militants, 453 security personnel were also killed that year.

Militancy had reached its peak during the previous BJP-led NDA government when Atal Bihari Vajpayee was the Prime Minister. From 1999 to 2003, 7820 militants, 2055 security personnel and 4519 civilians were killed in Jammu and Kashmir.

The National Conference was then in power in the state with Farooq Abdullah as the chief minister.

Post 1990, the second most tumultuous phase in the state was between 1993 and 1997 when 6522 militants were eliminated while 4910 civilians and 1012 security personnel lost their lives.

Militancy witnessed a steady decline from 2004 onwards till 2014 with a sharp decrease in the number of killings.

In 2013, there were only 170 militancy-related incidents in the strife-torn state in which 67 militants, 15 civilians and 53 security personnel were killed.

 

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Srinagar, September 26, 2017 18:32 IST
Updated: September 26, 2017 19:32 IST

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Security agencies said that the militant killed on Tuesday morning in Baramulla’s Uri is the wanted militant commander, Qayoom Najar, who rebelled against the Hizbul Mujahideen and the Hurriyat in 2015.

Sources said the police had approached the family of Najar to identify the body. The Army on Tuesday said it killed an infiltrator in Uri in the morning and recovered the body and arms later.

Meanwhile, BJP national general secretary Ram Madhav in a tweet confirmed the killing of Najar in the Uri gunfight. “Longest surviving terrorist of Kashmir Qayoom Nazar killed today at LoC (Line of Control) Lassipora Uri,” tweeted Mr. Madhav.

Najar, who headed the splinter group of ‘Lashkar-i-Islami’, was expelled by the Hizbul Mujahideen in 2015 after a series of attacks on Hurriyat supporters and leaders in Sopore. Najar tried to stage a centrestage by attacking mobile towers in north Kashmir. Later, Najar was believed to have crossed the LoC and exfiltrated to Pakistan Occupied Kashmir.

Meanwhile, the army foiled an attack of the Border Action Team (BAT) on Tuesday afternoon.

Defence sources said 7 to 8 armed intruders were spotted around 1 p.m. in Kupwara’s Keran Sector. “They came near the posts. The group was supported by nearby Pakistani posts with mortar and small arms fire,” said deence sources.

The Army said it repelled the attack. “It was effectively thwarted. The armed intruders retreated. There was no own casualty,” he said. The operation continues in the area.

 

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A joint team of the police and Army arrested Mushtaq Ahmad Najar - a resident of Sopore - from Waripora village of Handwara, 85 kms from here, a police official said.

By: PTI | Srinagar | Published:September 26, 2017 7:15 pm

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Security forces today apprehended a suspected overground worker of militants and recovered arms and explosives from his possession in Handwara area of north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, police said. A joint team of the police and Army arrested Mushtaq Ahmad Najar – a resident of Sopore – from Waripora village of Handwara, 85 kms from here, a police official said.

He said two hand grenades, one pistol, one pistol magazine and eight rounds were recovered from Najar, who has been booked under relevant sections of the penal code.

 

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An Army soldier patrols near the LoC in Poonch district. File | Photo Credit: AP

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“The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively,” a Defence Spokesman said.
The Pakistan Army on Wednesday targeted forward posts along the LoC in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district with mortars and small arms fire.

“The Indian Army is retaliating strongly and effectively,” a Defence Spokesman said.

“Pakistan Army initiated unprovoked and indiscriminate firing of small arms, automatic and mortars from 0815 hours in Poonch and Bhimbher Gali sectors along the Line of Control”, the spokesman said.

The firing is still on.

On September 24, two soldiers were injured as Pakistan opened fire at forward posts along the Line of Control (LoC) in Balakote sector of Poonch district.

On September 23, Pakistan troops targeted BoPs in Arnia, RS Pura and Ramgarh and Poonch sectors along the IB and LoC in Jammu, Samba and Poonch districts resulting in injuries to seven persons.

Over 20,000 people have fled their hamlets along the IB in Arnia and RS Pura sectors due to firing and shelling from across the border.

 

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Ministry of Defence
29-September, 2017 20:05 IST
Defence Minister Visits J&K, Reviews Security Situation in Valley

Defence Minister Smt Nirmala Sitharaman visited the Chinar Corps in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) today to review the overall security situation prevailing in the Valley.

Accompanied by the Chief of the Army Staff General Bipin Rawat, Smt Sitharaman was received by Northern Army Commander Lt General D Anbu and the Chinar Corps Commander Lt Gen J S Sandhu. She visited the forward areas and was briefed about the robust counter-infiltration posture along the Line of Control. The Defence Minister was subsequently briefed by the Army Commander in Badami Bagh Cantonment on the prevailing security situation in J&K and was given an overview of the counter-infiltration and counter-terrorist operations undertaken in the recent past. She appreciated the effectiveness of the intelligence and operational grids and commended the troops for the excellent operational successes, which had contributed significantly towards a secure environment in the State.

The Minister complimented the commanders for the high level of synergy achieved with the J&K Police and Central Armed Police Force. Later in the evening, she called on the Governor Shri N N Vohra and also interacted with the Chief Minister Ms Mehbooba Mufti. Smt Sitharaman will be staying in Srinagar overnight and will fly to Thoise (Siachen) tomorrow.

 

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The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman meeting the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Ms. Mehbooba Mufti, in Srinagar on September 29, 2017.

The Union Minister for Defence, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman meeting the Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Shri N.N. Vohra, in Srinagar on September 29, 2017. The Chief of Army Staff, General Bipin Rawat is also seen.

 

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BSF personnel patrol near the International Border in Jammu. File | Photo Credit: PTI

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Jammu:, October 02, 2017 12:22 IST
Updated: October 02, 2017 17:48 IST

“The bodies have been shifted to the district hospital, Poonch, for legal formalities,” said the police spokesperson
Two civilians, a 15-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were killed and six injured in fresh ceasefire violation by Pakistani troops in the Pir Panchal Valley’s Poonch district on Monday morning.

A police spokesman said Jasmin Akhtar, 15, a resident of Digwar, and Asrar Ahmad, 10, a resident of Mohalla Kasba, died of the splinter injuries as Pakistan fired mortar shells in parts of Poonch along the Line of Control (LoC), especially Digwar area.

“The bodies have been shifted to the district hospital, Poonch, for legal formalities,” said the police spokesperson.

Pakistan resorted to firing early in the morning, injuring two in Kerni Sector of Poonch. “In fresh bout of firing by Pakistan at 10:25 a.m., four locals, identified as Mohammad Sajad, Sehima Bi, Zobia Gohar and Tazam Akhter sustained injuries,” said the police.

Infiltration bid foiled in Tanghdar, militant killed
Meanwhile, the Army killed an unidentified militant on the Line of Control (LoC) in Tanghdar Sector, Kupwara, on Monday morning.

According to the police, the soldiers manning the Balthania Post spotted suspicious movement early morning on Monday. A group of infiltrators, believed to be 4 to 5 in number, was entering to this side of the LoC and “were engaged in a gunfight”. “One militant is believed to have been killed in the gunfight. The operation is going on,” said the police

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Srinagar, October 02, 2017 22:20 IST
Updated: October 02, 2017 22:20 IST
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Personnel were at a Baramulla check post

Two policemen were injured as militants hurled a grenade at a police check point in north Kashmir's Baramulla district.

A police spokesman said a joint police and Army check point was established at Juhama, Baramulla for routine monitoring.

“At about 6:50 p.m., Two militants on a motorcycle approached from the opposite side and made an about turn on seeing the security personnel. They, then, hurled a grenade at the policemen,” said the spokesman. Two policemen received minor injuries in the attack. “The area has been cordoned off,” said the spokesman.

Braid theft

A team of government doctors and officials of the Jammu and Kashmir State Women Commission will meet women whose braids were allegedly cut in mysterious attacks “for clues” on the attacks as the issue has sparked hysteria across the Valley. “A team of doctors will soon meet the victims,” said CM Mehbooba Mufti on Monday.

Around 30 bids to cut women’s braids have been reported in the Kashmir Valley, especially in Kulgam and Shopian, in the past one month. Earlier limited to rural pockets, three fresh cases have been reported from Srinagar’s Hazratbal, Nowgam and Batamaloo areas. “There seems the hand of criminal elements which are bent on creating a chaos in society. Unfortunately, the police remain clueless, which fuels speculations,” SWC chairperson Nayeema Mehjoor said.

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A BSF jawan was on Monday injured in sniper firing by Pakistani troops along the Line of Control in the Rajouri sector of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.

A sniping attempt took place around 6.15 pm from the Pakistani’s Mohra OP, an intelligence officer said.

Two shots were fired at the Indian post which hit BSF constable S Ramachari who sustained injuries to his forearm and abdomen .

His condition is reportedly stable and he has been taken to a garrison hospital.

 

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Army jawans rush towards the spot where militants attacked a BSF camp near Srinagar airport on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad

Srinagar, October 03, 2017 08:15 IST
Updated: October 03, 2017 19:28 IST
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Unconfirmed reports suggest Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed the responsibility for the attack.

In an attack on the highly-fortified Border Security Force (BSF) installation next to the Srinagar airport in the early hours of Tuesday, a jawan was killed and three militants were gunned down. Three jawans were injured in the operation, police said.

A Srinagar-based spokesman said the operation went on for many hours.

The body of the jawan was found inside one of the complexes, police sources said.

All outstation-bound passengers were allowed towards the airport. Sources said a few flights from Delhi to Srinagar were allowed to take off.

A senior police official told The Hindu that the militants alighted at the gates of the BSF’s 182 Battalion at Gogoland and opened fire to barge into the campus. “One militant was killed at the gates,” said a Srinagar-based police spokesman.

The BSF campus, which shares its boundary wall with the airport, comprises many buildings. A CRPF and a J&K Light Infantry camps are also located in the area.

An official said all flights till 10 a.m. were cancelled at the airport as the entry point remained sealed. No morning flights were allowed to land in the airport.

The Army’s 53 Rashtriya Rifles have sealed the entire area.

Unconfirmed reports suggest Jaish-e-Muhammad has claimed the responsibility for the attack.

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Impromptu checkpoint: The police stop vehicles near the Srinagar airport after an attack on the nearby BSF camp on Tuesday. | Photo Credit: Nissar Ahmad

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Security forces say a group of 10 Jaish-e-Muhammad terrorists crossed over from Pakistan and had fanned out across Jammu and Kashmir in three groups

The three Jaish-e-Muhammad militants who attacked the Border Security Force camp here on Tuesday is believed to have been in the city for around a month after infiltrating from Pakistan.

Sources in the security agencies told The Hindu that a group of militants had carried out reconnaissance in the city in the past month.

Sources in the counter-insurgency cell said ground reports suggested that the militants were planning “a spectacular attack on the Srinagar-Jammu highway near Pampore and a government building at Lal Chowk in Srinagar”. However, the name of the highly fortified Srinagar airport did not come up during the investigation.

Large group
The three militants are believed to be part of a group of 10 that infiltrated into the State through Poonch in August.

“One group was used to carry out an attack on the Pulwama Police Lines on August 28”, in which eight security men were killed. Another group was sent to Srinagar, where it stayed in different hideouts.

“Six or seven Jaish militants are still at large,” Inspector-General of Police (Kashmir) Muneer Khan said.

Of late, the Jaish-e-Muhammad, founded by Maulana Masood Azhar, has succeeded in establishing its bases in the Kashmir Valley from where it was wiped out in 2014. Later, it attacked the Pathankot airbase and the Nagrota Army base.

It is believed that the outfit works with the Border Action Team of the Pakistani Army, which helps in the infiltration of militants into the Valley.

Rajnath pats forces
Home Minister Rajnath Singh complimented the security forces for eliminating the terrorists.

Mr. Singh said he had spoken to the chiefs of the BSF and the Central Reserve Police Force following the suicide attack.

“I have spoken to the DG, CRPF, and DG, BSF. It was a good operation that they have conducted,” he told presspersons in New Delhi.

The Home Minister said one Assistant Sub Inspector of the BSF had been “martyred”. Two of the injured personnel were out of danger.

(With PTI inputs)