Srinagar, Nov 14 : Former Army commander Lieutenant General D P Pandey on Saturday defended the security forces amid criticism over recent security incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, saying even 100 per cent intelligence inputs cannot help agencies predict the exact location where terrorists may launch an attack.
Responding to questions being raised over the recent Kulgam operation and alleged intelligence lapses, Former Army Gen as per Kashmir Convener said it is extremely difficult for security agencies to anticipate the precise location of a terrorist attack, even with extensive intelligence inputs.
“I can tell you with all my experience, and you can see it all over the world, you have 100 per cent intelligence, but it is very difficult to know at what exact location a terrorist will attack or fire on you,” he said in a video message shared on social media.
He said the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir is currently good and urged people to acknowledge the efforts of security personnel working to maintain peace in the region.
“Do appreciate that the situation in J&K today is very good. If you look at the operations happening around the world, the contingency operations, we are doing extremely great,” the former Army officer said.
D.P Pandey also claimed that terrorist recruitment had declined and their activities were largely under control, adding that recent attacks reflected the desperation of terrorist groups to carry out incidents.
“Recruitment is down, and the actions of the terrorists are under a lot of control. They have a desperation to do something,” he said.
Referring to the recent security incidents in Jammu and Kashmir, former Army Gen. praised the Jammu and Kashmir Police, paramilitary forces and the Army’s Rashtriya Rifles for their role in counter-terrorism operations.
He appealed to people to support the security forces, saying they were working for the safety of the people and the country.
“Let’s appreciate their hard work and be with them, support them. They are there for you, and they are for your country,” he said.
The remarks come amid heightened security in south Kashmir following a November 11 attack on a CRPF checkpoint in the Akhran area near Mir Bazar in Kulgam district, in which three CRPF personnel were injured after suspected terrorists opened fire.
Security forces subsequently launched extensive cordon-and-search operations to track down the attackers, who escaped towards a nearby forested area.
The search operation entered its fourth consecutive day on Saturday, with security agencies also investigating possible links of local terror networks and support elements to the attack.
The attack also prompted heightened security arrangements across Kashmir, including additional checkpoints, intensified vehicle checking and frisking at several locations.
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