J&K security forces use ‘hybrid tactics’ to round up local and foreign terrorists: Intel source News18

Senior intelligence sources told CNN-News18 on Thursday that a lack of weapons and movement restrictions are causing problems for local and foreign terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir, who are turning to “hybrid tactics.”

They added that the killing of Punjab resident Amrit Pal Singh in Srinagar on Wednesday was indicative of this and had caused concern among security forces in J&K.

Sources said that the Over Ground Workers (OGW) network was previously very strong but was completely eradicated by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) and local security forces.

Therefore, the terrorists are now asking some juice sellers or shop owners who are angry with the government to kill outsiders in the valley for some reason, they added.

“This is a concern for everyone because providing protection to all the people who come here to make a living is a tough job,” an official said.

On the other hand, sources said it would also suit Pakistan’s ISI as any arrests would appear to be very organic and locals are unhappy with the government.

Intelligence officials said the ISI’s agenda was to keep security forces busy in the Valley through this hybrid terrorism and kill Rajouri and Poonch’s personnel.

The second most important target, they say, is a new generation of politicians who want democracy and are aligned with the BJP. “The government has identified them and is working to provide them with protection, but both local and foreign terrorists want panic to continue in the valley,” an official said.