LoC situation stable: GOC 15 Corps

Srinagar, June 9: General Officer Commanding (GOC) 15 Corps, Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai Sunday said that the situation along the Line of Control (LoC) remains stable, and security agencies were prepared to take all necessary measures to maintain this stability.

This statement was made by GOC 15 Corps during an event at the Bipin Rawat Stadium in Baramulla district.

The event was held to honour Kargil War veterans on the 25th anniversary of Vijay Diwas.

“The situation on the borders is stable. Whatever is needed to keep the situation stable will be done by the security agencies,” Lt Gen Ghai told reporters.

His comments come amidst ongoing concerns about security and terrorism in Kashmir.

About the recent remarks by the Director General of Police (DGP) Rashmi Ranjan Swain regarding the presence of foreign terrorists in J&K, Lt Gen Ghai confirmed the accuracy of the DGP's statement.

“As far as the numbers are concerned, the DGP has stated a fact. How the security agencies are proceeding against them, you know very well how the operations are conducted,” he said.

DGP Swain had earlier told reporters in Pulwama that the number of local terrorists was decreasing, while the presence of foreign terrorists remained a concern.

“We are moving from resident terrorism to foreign terrorism. Resident terrorism means when local boys join the ranks. Their number has come down. There are 70 to 80 foreign terrorists who have come in. They have been trying to come here regularly and, when they do come, they bring along guns and IEDs,” DGP Swain said.

The shift from local to foreign terrorism underscores a significant change in the security dynamics of Kashmir.

The decrease in local recruitment is seen as a positive development, but the influx of foreign terrorists poses new challenges for the security forces.

The presence of these foreign elements, equipped with sophisticated weapons and explosives, necessitates heightened vigilance and coordinated efforts by security agencies.

Lt Gen Ghai's remarks highlight the ongoing commitment of the Army and other security forces to ensuring the safety and stability of Kashmir.

“The commemoration of the Kargil War veterans serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made to protect the nation's borders and the continuing efforts required to maintain peace and security in J&K,” he said.