Army Counter Strategy Sharpens After Pahalgam Attack.

Pahalgam, Jammu | July 23, 2025, 9:00 AM

Three months after the deadly Pahalgam attack, the Indian Army has revamped its approach. The current Army counter strategy focuses on eliminating terrorists hiding in Jammu’s hills. Forces have begun night raids and secured vital ridges across districts like Rajouri, Kishtwar, and Udhampur.

New Army Counter Strategy in Action

The Indian Army no longer waits for dawn. Operations now continue after sunset. This tactic targets militants moving under night’s cover. In the Chatroo sector of Kishtwar, troops caught two terrorists hiding on a ridge. The soldiers closed in silently, and both were killed the next morning.

To counter infiltration, the Army is now holding elevated terrain. Controlling heights near the Pir Panjal range stops terrorist movement. These hills once offered safe passage, but troops now dominate them. Surveillance teams scan mountain passes daily to track suspicious activity.

Senior officials confirm a visible shift. “We are tightening the noose slowly,” said one officer. The current Army counter strategy cuts escape routes and traps hostile groups.

Focus on Key Districts in Jammu

Operations span multiple districts. Forces have expanded efforts beyond the Line of Control. Now, interior zones like Doda, Udhampur, Reasi, and Kathua see increased action.

On June 26, one major breakthrough came in Basantgarh, Udhampur. A joint operation killed “Maulvi,” a Pakistani commander of Jaish-e-Mohammed. His death disrupted a terror module operating across Udhampur and Ramban.

Officers now say more than 80% of terrorists in this region are foreigners. Most crossed into India using forest routes in Poonch and Rajouri. But constant patrolling and drone surveillance now blocks these entry points. Army intelligence also works with local police to verify movements.

Long-Term Army Counter Strategy Goals

The Army plans to maintain pressure through 2025. Every mountain zone gets a dedicated patrol team. Special Forces support these units during high-threat missions. At night, searchlights and sensors monitor remote valleys. Drone units have also joined the operations, offering real-time visuals of movement on the ridges.

Meanwhile, community coordination remains strong. Villagers in high-altitude areas help spot strange activity. In many recent cases, tips from locals led to successful raids.

The Army aims to end the cycle of infiltration, regrouping, and escape. Officials confirm that once a zone is cleared, it stays under control. If movement restarts, reinforcements arrive quickly. This cycle has already reduced militant attacks in Reasi and Kishtwar.

India’s security forces have learned from the April attack. Their Army counter strategy now leaves no room for retreat. With night raids, hilltop control, and citizen support, Jammu’s districts are no longer safe havens for militants. The message is clear—every valley, ridge, and village now resists infiltration.

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