A Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist armed with an AK-series rifle was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Akhnoor sector on Friday while attempting to infiltrate across the International Border.
The accused, Abdul Khalik, a resident of Budhal in Rajouri district, had been working as an overground worker (OGW) for a terror outfit active in the Poonch–Rajouri belt. Khalik had gone missing several years ago, prompting suspicion among security agencies.
Investigations have now confirmed that he had crossed into Pakistan for arms training, where he reportedly received operational guidance before attempting to infiltrate back into India. He was intercepted and captured by alert BSF personnel deployed near the border fence.
Khalik has since been handed over to the local police for further interrogation and legal action.
Security officials say this development signals a renewed attempt by Pakistan to revive terror activities in Jammu and Kashmir, particularly by pushing local recruits who are familiar with the terrain and routes.
According to intelligence inputs, Pakistan has reactivated nearly 12 launch pads in Sialkot and Zafarwal, directly facing the Samba, Kathua and Jammu sectors. These pads had seen minimal activity over the past seven months following Operation Sindoor, a major counterterror crackdown.
With winter setting in and infiltration routes becoming challenging, agencies remain on high alert amid fears of Pakistan attempting to push trained operatives across the border before heavy snowfall restricts movement.