Devesh
Core Member
With the killing of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) divisional commander Abu Dujana in south Kashmir's Pulwama district on Tuesday, the Jammu and Kashmir terror infrastructure will further dwindle as over 100 militants, from different outfits, have already been neutralised in the state till July this year. LeT will find a replacement soon, possibly Abu Ismail — the 'mastermind' of the attack on Amarnath pilgrims. The Pakistani outfit may consider attacking a high-profile target to vitiate the atmosphere on ground to avenge Dujana's killing and to boost the morale of its operatives in the Valley.
That may have security implications in Kashmir which has witnessed a violent unrest after the killing of Hizbul Mujhaideen commander Buran Wani in July 2016.
Yet, some other important political and security developments have taken place in last one month which may impact the overall situation in the state.
First of all, the 10 July attack on Amarnath pilgrims, which proved to be a turning point in the state as people from different sections of society — civil, political and armed forces — condemned the dastardly attack on the innocent devotees. While denouncing the incident, Union home minister Rajnath Singh defended "Kashmiriyat (syncretic culture of Kashmir)" and tweeted that not "all Kashmiris are terrorists".
Abu Dujana killing, bickering militant groups, uncertainty in Pakistan spell political opportunity in Kashmir
That may have security implications in Kashmir which has witnessed a violent unrest after the killing of Hizbul Mujhaideen commander Buran Wani in July 2016.
Yet, some other important political and security developments have taken place in last one month which may impact the overall situation in the state.
First of all, the 10 July attack on Amarnath pilgrims, which proved to be a turning point in the state as people from different sections of society — civil, political and armed forces — condemned the dastardly attack on the innocent devotees. While denouncing the incident, Union home minister Rajnath Singh defended "Kashmiriyat (syncretic culture of Kashmir)" and tweeted that not "all Kashmiris are terrorists".
Abu Dujana killing, bickering militant groups, uncertainty in Pakistan spell political opportunity in Kashmir
