Why Countering Pak-Backed Terror In Jammu Sector Is A Challenge For Indian Forces

Hindustan Times Executive Editor Shishir Gupta discusses the challenges Indian forces face in countering Pak-backed terror in the Jammu sector. Despite anticipating more attacks, Indian security forces struggle to neutralize the Pakistani offensive due to the region's mountainous and heavily forested terrain. This environment makes it difficult to locate and eliminate terrorists, requiring 18-20 hours of lead time for actionable intelligence. Unlike the valley, immediate force deployment is not feasible, necessitating new tactics to hunt down terrorists. Additionally, actionable human intelligence (HUMINT) and technical intelligence (TECHINT) are crucial, as drones cannot penetrate the dense forests, and the terrorists are familiar with the land. Watch the video to know more.