Veterans on Vigil

Amid the heightened tensions of Operation Sindoor and growing threats to civilian infrastructure, the Jammu and Kashmir Government's decision to deploy 4,000 ex-servicemen across all 20 districts signals a timely and strategic move. With Pakistan's recent drone provocations and the Indian Armed Forces targeting terror infrastructure deep within hostile territory, safeguarding critical assets like power stations, bridges, and government installations has become imperative.

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Jammu & Kashmir's unique security landscape demands innovative solutions that blend professionalism with community trust. The mobilisation of 4,000 ex-servicemen—435 of whom are licensed weapon holders—for the protection of key infrastructure is a bold step in that direction. These veterans are not being positioned as replacements for armed forces or police, but as a supplementary and stabilising force that operates from within the community. Their static guard duties and presence-based deterrence will help strengthen local vigilance while easing the burden on conventional security personnel.