JAMMU: In view of recent Fidayeen attacks along the international border and the Line of Control, General- officer-Commanding Lieutenant Gen K H Singh today said that militants are “desperate” to infiltrate and are attacking in groups to disrupt peace in Jammu and Kashmir.
“Fidayeen attacks are the changed trend of militants to attack on the border with an aim to sneak into our Territory,”
Lt Gen Singh told reporters at the sidelines of ‘Vijay Diwas’ celebrations at White Knight Corps, Nagrota in city outskirts here today.
The General said, ” The Army is fully equipped and geared up to tackle any kind of situation along the borders,” adding, that all kind of attempts are being made by them (militants) to sabotage the ongoing election process but our alert troops have foiled their nefarious designs.
“Unsuccessful in being crossing over to this side, they are “desperate” to sneak and attacking in big groups in form of Fiadyeens but we are alert and prepared,” said the GOC. Claiming that the cross-border activities have increased, the General said, “around 250 militants are active at the launching pads and are waiting to cross over to this side”.
He, however, said in the last 45 days, attempts of infiltration were made in South of Pir Panjal but the Army successfully foiled them.
Earlier Lt Gen Singh, laid the wreath at the Ashwamedh Shaurya Sthal in the Nagrota Garrison to commemorate the 43rd anniversary of ‘Vijay Diwas’.
The GOC paid homage to the martyrs, who left a glorious trail of victory with their exemplary display of unwavering devotion to duty towards motherland. The Indian Armed Forces celebrate December 16 each year as ‘Vijay Diwas’ to commemorate their historic victory over Pakistan.
The swift multi-pronged operations professionally planned and executed by the Indian Armed Forces led to one of the greatest military victories recorded in the history. (AGENCIES)
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