As many as 600 terrorists are stationed at various launching pads, dotted along the Line of Control and right up to Jammu, Intelligence agencies have said. These terrorists are poised to infiltrate into the country, said the inputs. A Home Ministry official told Zee News that these terrorists have the backing of Pakistan Army. He said some of these groups also comprise Pakistan Army jawans who are ready for BAT action on the Indian Army.

This is for the first time, since India’s surgical strikes in PoK, that terrorists are present in such a large number along the border. Sources said this has again laid bare now Pakistan’s words and actions don’t match. Imran Khan, Pakistan’s Prime Minister-in-waiting, had the Army’s support which led him to a victory in the country’s general elections held recently. Khan had said he was keen to see Indo-Pak relations improve.

However, terrorist presence along the LoC now belies his comments. In Gurej sector, the launching pad has 67 terrorists. There has also been a movement of 96 terrorists in Machal sector, 112 terrorists in Keran sector, 79 terrorists in Tanghar sector. In Naugham, 52 terrorists have been spotted with Pakistan Army men. In Uri sector, 26 terrorists, comprising LeT and JeM recruits, have been seen.

Likewise, 26 terrorists belonging to LeT have been spotted at the launching pad in Rampur sector. In Poonch, the movement of 43 terrorists has been observed. They belong to LeT, Hizbul and Al-badr. In Krishnaghati sector, 21 terrorists have been spotted along with Pakistan Army presence. As many as 40 terrorists are present in Bimbhar gulley, ready to attack the Indian Army. There are six terrorists in Naushera sector and they all belong to either LeT or JeM. In Sunderbani sector, 16 terrorists are lying in wait.

Sources said that in July, the militants made 47 attempts to infiltrate of which they succeeded 28 times. They are the most active in Machal and Keran sectors, said intel inputs.