Pakistan-Backed Terrorists Lying in Wait in J&K, Big Attacks on Hindus Feared

Security agencies have raised alarms over a potential major terrorist attack in India, as approximately 150 Pakistan-based militants are reportedly hiding in the dense forests of Jammu and Kashmir, waiting for orders. Analysts believe this shift in tactics indicates a move away from small-scale incidents toward orchestrating a large-scale assault, potentially targeting Hindu communities again.

Changing Terror Tactics
India faced two major terrorist attacks in 2025. In April, in Pahalgam’s Baisaran Valley, Pakistani militants targeted Hindu tourists, killing 26 people. In November, a Kashmiri doctor carried out a car blast near Delhi’s Red Fort, claiming at least 15 lives and injuring many others. Security officials now fear that Pakistan may be planning even larger attacks using militants hiding in J&K’s forests.

Foreign Terrorists in Dense Forests
According to reports, these foreign terrorists are operating from high-altitude, dense forested areas, making detection difficult. A senior security officer, speaking anonymously, said, “Stability in Kashmir remains a myth. Local recruitment has been curtailed, public demonstrations have stopped, and ground-level support for terrorists has been dismantled. Yet, foreign militants operating from remote forests remain a significant challenge.”

Decline in Local Militants
A multi-agency report from November indicates that local terrorists in J&K have now reduced to single digits. However, nearly 150 foreign militants, including about 70 active in the Kashmir Valley, continue to operate, causing unrest in Jammu and other regions. Infiltration attempts from Samba in Jammu and Machil in Kupwara have also been reported recently.

New Operational Methods
Officials note that terrorists no longer rely on local networks. During Operation Sindoor, about 50 terrorists successfully crossed the border. Now, militants carry survival kits, minimizing contact with locals, and provide payments to families from whom they obtain food or supplies.

Potential Threats Similar to Pahalgam Attack
A senior BJP leader said, “These militants are no longer carrying out daily low-level incidents. They await orders from Pakistan to carry out major attacks. Past attacks in Sonamarg, Reasi, and Baisaran indicate they may target Hindus again, knowing it draws maximum attention.”

Heightened Security Challenge
Security agencies face increased challenges as militants adopt a “silent, deceptive approach, followed by a high-impact attack” strategy. The Red Fort attack highlights a worrying trend where well-educated, radicalized individuals are used in fidayeen-style operations, posing a serious threat to national security.