The Border Security Force (BSF) on Friday foiled a major infiltration bid along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector, resulting in a significant breakthrough with a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested. The accused has been identified as Abdul Khalik, a resident of Budhal in Rajouri district, who had gone missing a few years ago.
Security officials said Khalik had been working as an overground worker for a terror group operating in Rajouri and Poonch. During his disappearance, he reportedly crossed over to Pakistan to undergo arms training. His arrest came after BSF personnel detected suspicious movement near the border and launched a swift operation that ended with the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested.
Khalik was armed with an AK rifle and other warlike items when he was intercepted. He was immediately handed over to the Jammu and Kashmir Police for further investigation. Authorities will now focus on identifying his handlers, mapping his training timeline, and determining whether he was sent to activate new modules in the region.
Pakistan reactivates terror launch pads
Intelligence agencies recently flagged that Pakistan has reactivated nearly 12 terror launch pads in the Sialkot and Zafarwal regions, directly across the Samba, Kathua, and Jammu sectors. This renewed activity comes after a seven-month pause following Operation Sindoor. The timing indicates a potential push to send more militants into India, making the current Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested case a key alert for security forces.
Authorities believe Pakistan is attempting to infiltrate local recruits trained across the border, as they can blend into border villages with ease. These recruits are familiar with the terrain, making infiltration attempts harder to detect without enhanced surveillance.
Security forces on heightened alert
Following the arrest, BSF and Jammu and Kashmir Police have increased patrolling along sensitive stretches of the International Border. Surveillance has also been intensified in areas that previously recorded similar attempts. The Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested case highlights that infiltration threats continue despite periods of reduced activity.
FAQs
Q1: Who was involved in the recent Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested case?
The arrested individual is Abdul Khalik, an OGW from Rajouri who received arms training in Pakistan.
Q2: Where was the Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist arrested?
He was captured in the Akhnoor sector while attempting to infiltrate the International Border.
Q3: Why are Pakistan’s launch pads being reactivated?
Intelligence reports indicate an effort to revive infiltration operations after months of inactivity.
Q4: How are security forces responding on the ground?
Security personnel have intensified surveillance and increased patrolling across vulnerable stretches.
