NEW WAVE TERRORISM IN JAMMU & KASHMIR

KARAN KHARB argues that Pakistan's continued use of proxy war tactics against India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, poses a severe threat to national security. He advocates for a shift from a reactive to a proactive approach in counter-terrorism efforts, emphasizing the need for a comprehensive review of military strategies and a coordinated national policy to address both external and internal security challenges effectively.

- KARAN KHARB

Pakistan's long-standing strategy of employing proxy war tactics against India, particularly in Jammu and Kashmir, poses a significant threat to national security. The ongoing recruitment, training, arming, and financing of terrorists by Pakistan has resulted in numerous attacks on civilians and Indian Army personnel. The recent strikes in Kathua and Doda, resulting in a high rate of our soldiers' casualties, are stark reminders of this persistent menace. To combat this menace effectively, the Indian Government and the Army must transition from their reactive stance to a proactive offensive approach. Having served in the Army and Special Forces like the NSG, I dare say there is a need to review our fighting concepts, strategies, and tactics from top to bottom.

Whereas we need a distinctly visible and universally credible national policy to destroy all forms of terrorism and antinational activities within and outside the Indian territory, there is also a need to recast our strategy at the execution level, that is, military, police, CPOS and the civil administration.

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