JAMMU: The terror infrastructure in Pakistan stays intact and around 160 terrorists are ready around the Line of Control (LoC) to infiltrate into Indian territory, a senior Army officer mentioned Sunday.
Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh, who took over as the overall officer commanding of the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps, frequently referred to as XVI Corps, additionally mentioned that cross-border terrorism will stop provided that Pakistan adjustments its coverage and intentions.
The officer, concerned in the planning of the 2016 surgical moves on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, told PTI in an interview that the Army used to be not letting up on "our preparedness and the counter-infiltration grid is strong enough to deal with infiltrators".
Lt. Gen. Singh, who has served in all three areas of Jammu and Kashmir, mentioned, "140 to 160 terrorists at different locations in Pakistan are being pushed into the state."
"The terror infrastructure is intact, and Pakistan's intentions have not changed. The Pakistan Army and the ISI's complicity in planning infiltration and terror attacks is evident and it continues," the officer, who has a vast experience in high-altitude struggle, mentioned.
To a question on the scenario alongside the LoC, he mentioned ceasefire violations have abated after the DGMO-level talks.
"For troops on the LoC, there is no ceasefire... though periodic unprovoked firing by the Pakistan Army and attempts to cause harm to forward posts continue. We do not initiate fire, but we give it back in adequate measure. There is no let up on preparedness and our counter-infiltration grid is strong to deal with infiltrators," he mentioned.
Talking about challenges right through winter, Lt Gen Singh, who is part of the elite Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), mentioned the Army anticipates that Pakistani troops will make an try to push infiltrators through heavy snow-bound spaces and non-traditional routes.
"We have all contingency plans ready. We have coordinated with all security agencies, and plans are being implemented smoothly," mentioned Lt Gen Singh, who commanded a different forces' battalion that participated in the surgical moves after the attack on an Army brigade in Uri in 2016.
Referring to the recent incident of firing of 107-mm rocket on the Poonch brigade, he mentioned, "Despite Director General of Military Operations-level talks in May during which the two countries agreed to abide by the 2003 ceasefire agreement, Pakistani troops targeted these locations."
"In response, we conveyed that Pakistan must exercise caution before indulging in any misadventure," Lt Gen Singh mentioned.
Replying to some other question about causalities suffered via Pakistani troops in retaliatory fire via the Indian Army, the officer mentioned, "Pakistan has never been open about its causalities unless the soldier is from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir".
As Major General General Staff on the Northern Command headquarters, Lt. Gen. Singh played a pivotal role in strategising military response to agitations that erupted in 2016 after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Lieutenant General Paramjit Singh, who took over as the overall officer commanding of the Nagrota-based White Knight Corps, frequently referred to as XVI Corps, additionally mentioned that cross-border terrorism will stop provided that Pakistan adjustments its coverage and intentions.
The officer, concerned in the planning of the 2016 surgical moves on the terror infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir, told PTI in an interview that the Army used to be not letting up on "our preparedness and the counter-infiltration grid is strong enough to deal with infiltrators".
Lt. Gen. Singh, who has served in all three areas of Jammu and Kashmir, mentioned, "140 to 160 terrorists at different locations in Pakistan are being pushed into the state."
"The terror infrastructure is intact, and Pakistan's intentions have not changed. The Pakistan Army and the ISI's complicity in planning infiltration and terror attacks is evident and it continues," the officer, who has a vast experience in high-altitude struggle, mentioned.
To a question on the scenario alongside the LoC, he mentioned ceasefire violations have abated after the DGMO-level talks.
"For troops on the LoC, there is no ceasefire... though periodic unprovoked firing by the Pakistan Army and attempts to cause harm to forward posts continue. We do not initiate fire, but we give it back in adequate measure. There is no let up on preparedness and our counter-infiltration grid is strong to deal with infiltrators," he mentioned.
Talking about challenges right through winter, Lt Gen Singh, who is part of the elite Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), mentioned the Army anticipates that Pakistani troops will make an try to push infiltrators through heavy snow-bound spaces and non-traditional routes.
"We have all contingency plans ready. We have coordinated with all security agencies, and plans are being implemented smoothly," mentioned Lt Gen Singh, who commanded a different forces' battalion that participated in the surgical moves after the attack on an Army brigade in Uri in 2016.
Referring to the recent incident of firing of 107-mm rocket on the Poonch brigade, he mentioned, "Despite Director General of Military Operations-level talks in May during which the two countries agreed to abide by the 2003 ceasefire agreement, Pakistani troops targeted these locations."
"In response, we conveyed that Pakistan must exercise caution before indulging in any misadventure," Lt Gen Singh mentioned.
Replying to some other question about causalities suffered via Pakistani troops in retaliatory fire via the Indian Army, the officer mentioned, "Pakistan has never been open about its causalities unless the soldier is from Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir".
As Major General General Staff on the Northern Command headquarters, Lt. Gen. Singh played a pivotal role in strategising military response to agitations that erupted in 2016 after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani.
Around 160 terrorists waiting at launch pads to infiltrate: Lt Gen Singh
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