Security experts attribute surge in infiltration to Pakistan's frustration over G20 success in Kashmir

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Jammu and Kashmir recently witnessed a surge in infiltration attempts from across the border with over 20 terrorists being eliminated by Army personnel in two months, security experts point to Pakistan's frustration with the successful G20 meeting in Kashmir. The surge in the infiltration from across the LoC gained momentum in May, around the time of the G20 event, and it continued into June and July.

Former J-K director general of police Kuldeep Khoda stressed that Pakistan has renewed its efforts to increase terrorism in the Union territory but the security forces and police have effectively countered these attempts, resulting in a decrease in incidents of militancy and depletion of over-ground support. «For the past 10 to 12 years, the level of militancy has gone down in the Jammu region, prompting authorities to dilute the security grid due to betterment in the security situation.

Taking benefit of the same, they (Pakistani terror setup) have tried to infiltrate more terrorists in Poonch region,» he alleged. «There have been some incidents in which there was a loss to security forces,» Khoda said.

He emphasized that despite a low level of militancy in the Jammu region for the past decade, the security grid remains vigilant and continues to strengthen to combat infiltrations. Overall, the security forces are determined to prevent any attempt at disturbing the peace and tranquillity in the region, and they remain on high alert to counter any mischief orchestrated from across the border, the former DGP said.

The surge in infiltration attempts gained momentum after the successful conclusion of the G20 events in the Kashmir valley which took place from May 22 to 24. The event was attended by representatives from G20