Counter-terrorism force NSG to be stationed in Jammu amid rising attacks: Sources
NSG's special task force will be stationed permanently in Jammu city so that they can reach any spot in case of an emergency or terror attack, according to sources.
by Jitendra Bahadur Singh · India TodayIn Short
- NSG to be deployed in Jammu to deal with terror attacks, emergency response
- Force stationed based on Union Home Ministry's instructions
- Jammu region has been hit by terror attacks for past several months
A special task force of the National Security Guard (NSG), the country's counter-terrorism unit, will be stationed in Jammu in view of the recent spike in terror attacks in the region, sources told India Today TV.
The counter-terrorism unit force will be stationed in the city based on the instructions of the Ministry of Home Affairs, sources said.
Sources also said that NSG's special task force will be stationed permanently in Jammu city so that they can reach any spot in case of an emergency or terror attack.
The Jammu region comprises the districts of Jammu, Doda, Kathua, Ramban, Reasi, Kishtwar, Poonch, Rajouri, Udhampur and Samba.
This year, the Jammu region has witnessed a significant surge in terror attacks, affecting eight out of 10 districts, and 44 people have been killed in such incidents, including 18 security personnel, 14 civilians and 13 terrorists.
The Rajouri-Poonch belt, which had seen a significant decline in terror activities over the past decade, has again become a focal point of terror attacks. Since October 2021, the region has witnessed deadly attacks targeting Army vehicles, resulting in the deaths of over 100 people, including 47 security personnel, 48 terrorists and seven civilians.
To counter the rising terror threat, the army, police, and central armed police forces have intensified their operations. These include relentless counter-terrorism operations in vulnerable regions, particularly in dense forests, and increased night patrolling in border villages to prevent infiltration from across the border.
(with inputs from PTI)