Concerns Rise as Militants in Army Uniforms Sighted Again in Jammu and Kashmir
In a troubling turn of events, just two months after the tragic killing of innocent tourists in Pahalgam, two suspected militants have been spotted in army uniforms in Jammu and Kashmir. This alarming incident has heightened tensions in the region, prompting security forces to launch extensive search operations to apprehend the suspects.
On Tuesday night, residents of nud village in Samba district reported seeing two individuals resembling soldiers near a local school, armed with weapons similar to those used by the military. Their suspicious behaviour led locals to alert the police, who quickly cordoned off the area. A thorough search operation commenced immediately, with joint forces from the army and police scouring the vicinity. authorities have issued warnings to nearby areas,assuring the public that the suspects will be apprehended soon.
This incident comes on the heels of a horrific attack on April 22, when Pakistan-backed militants targeted tourists in Pahalgam, resulting in the deaths of 25 visitors and a local resident. Reports indicate that the attackers questioned their victims about their religion before committing this heinous act. As the region grapples with the aftermath of such violence, the sighting of armed individuals in military attire onyl adds to the prevailing sense of unease among residents and travelers alike.