The General Officer Commanding (GoC) of the Army’s 15 Corps Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai said that there has been a significant improvement in Kashmir’s security situation over recent years. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Lt Gen Ghai stated that while terrorism is in its final phase, with only 80 active terrorists left, the primary challenge for security forces is to maintain the
current peaceful atmosphere. He credited coordinated efforts by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and other security agencies.
Lt Gen Ghai noted no major infiltration attempts were observed during the summer but emphasized vigilance must be maintained. He acknowledged challenges, estimated 25-30 foreign terrorists remain, and reiterated the importance of the 2021 India-Pakistan ceasefire agreement.
“Peace has returned to Kashmir, but ensuring its permanence remains our biggest task,” said Lt Gen Ghai. He emphasized that terrorismcontinues to be fueled from across the border, but incidents …