Tensions between the two Asian rivals remain high after a series of back-and-forth skirmishes which followed an Indian Air Force raid into Pakistani territory targeting al-Qaeda affiliated terrorists who claimed responsibility for a deadly car bombing attack in the India-controlled region of Kashmir.
The Indian Army is “taking all possible steps to thwart” efforts by Pakistani ‘Border Action Teams’ (BATs) to infiltrate the fragile Line of Control border in Kashmir, a senior Army source told The Economic Times.
These efforts have prompted the Indian military to beef up security along LoC fences, taking action ‘against any movement’ from the Pakistani side and even carrying out preemptive activity, according to the sources.
India has accused Pakistan of failing to effectively combat Islamist extremism on its own territory. Pakistan has denied the claims. Last week, Islamabad asked New Delhi to provide actionable intelligence regarding Pakistan’s alleged involvement in the Pulwama attack.