Indian Defense Experts Criticize Pakistan After Attacks in Kulgam and Kishtwar
Following recent attacks in Jammu and Kashmir, Indian defense experts express concerns over Pakistans actions and its implications.
New Delhi, November 12 (Daily Kiran) : Indian defense experts have voiced strong criticism of Pakistan following recent violent incidents in Jammu and Kashmir. The attacks, which include an assault on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Kulgam and the discovery of two Special Police Officers’ bodies in Kishtwar, have raised alarms about security in the region.
Retired Lieutenant General Rajan Bakshi commented on the Kulgam attack, noting that it occurred at a CRPF post where security forces are stationed. He emphasized that such attacks had not happened for some time, although there were previous incidents in July where two laborers were killed in the area, along with the death of a police officer on duty for the Amarnath Yatra.
Bakshi suggested that the recent small-scale attack, which resulted in injuries to three CRPF personnel, might be a reflection of Pakistan’s inability to launch a larger offensive following India’s counteractions after the Pahalgam attack. He expressed concern for the security of Kulgam and southern Kashmir, urging a stronger focus on these areas due to the increasing frequency of assaults.
He further explained that Pakistan is unlikely to initiate a significant attack due to its internal turmoil, including economic struggles and a weak political framework. The military remains the dominant institution in Pakistan, making key decisions amidst these challenges. Bakshi believes that such minor provocations may be attempts by Pakistan to divert attention from its domestic issues.
Retired Colonel D.S. Grewal added that the recent killings of the two SPOs, whose bodies bore bullet wounds, indicate a troubling trend. He highlighted that the attack on the CRPF personnel coincided with the deaths of several Pakistani soldiers, suggesting that Pakistan may be trying to shift focus to India to distract from its own military losses.
Grewal noted that while Jammu and Kashmir had been relatively peaceful, the threat of terrorism persists. He warned that Indian intelligence agencies have identified the potential for further attacks, emphasizing that any terrorist activity would be viewed as an act of aggression from Pakistan, warranting a robust response.
As tensions remain high, experts predict that such minor attacks may continue, especially as winter approaches and the routes used for infiltration become less accessible due to snowfall.
