Nine local terrorists have surrendered in Kashmir in the current year of which five surrendered in the month of October itself. Inspector General Police (IGP) Kashmir, Vijay Kumar, has very aptly defined this as a “welcome development.” There are many factors responsible for this situation, the main being “terrorism related fatigue” among the locals in Kashmir. […]
counter terrorism ops in J&K
Police and Paramilitary in J&K hold significant operational responsibility
More than two decades back, in 1999, operational responsibility for Srinagar city and adjoining urban areas was vested upon JK Police and paramilitary forces, mainly the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). The Indian Army remained responsible for the Line of Control and the hinterland, particularly the remote higher reaches where the terrorists kept their bases. […]