Srinagar, May 6: A year after Operation Sindoor, the Indian Army and BSF have maintained a heightened state of alert along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border (IB) in Jammu and Kashmir, with no let-up in surveillance or troop readiness, officials said Wednesday.
The alert posture, they said, remains intact amid continued India-Pakistan tensions and as the anniversary of the military operation approaches.
“Troops are maintaining strict dominance along the LoC and are prepared to respond swiftly to any situation,” a senior security official told Kahsmir Convener.
The official said border management has been significantly strengthened through largely indigenous technologies. AI-powered smart fencing integrated with ‘Avekshan’ software is now being used to detect and track movement along vulnerable stretches. The Tactical Advanced Integrated Weapon System (TAIWS) enables automated surveillance and rapid threat assessment.
Anti-drone guns, jamming systems, and surveillance drones with night-vision capabilities ensure 24×7 monitoring, officials said. Robotic MULE platforms are assisting troops in high-altitude sectors.
“The objective is zero infiltration and real-time response,” another officer said.
North Kashmir sectors — Gurez, Uri, Karnah, Tangdhar — along with multiple forward areas in the Jammu region remain under intensified monitoring. Along the IB in Jammu, BSF personnel are carrying out round-the-clock patrolling backed by electronic surveillance.
Training drills simulating infiltration attempts and bunker attacks are being held regularly. Bulletproof vehicles and all-terrain platforms have been deployed for rapid troop movement in mountainous regions.
Launched on the night of May 7–8 last year, Operation Sindoor was a calibrated response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. The strikes targeted multiple terror training facilities across PoK and beyond, using missiles, air power, drones, and artillery. Camps linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed were hit.
Officials described it as a precise, intelligence-led operation aimed at minimising collateral damage while signalling zero tolerance to cross-border terror.
The operation saw limited escalation — aerial engagements and cross-border shelling — before both sides moved towards a ceasefire understanding around May 10.
Officials said lessons from Operation Sindoor continue to shape current deployment strategies. Civilian safety in border areas remains a priority.
“Dominance along the LoC is critical. Our forces remain committed to maintaining peace through vigilance and readiness,” an official said, adding that the alert grid will stay in place in the coming days.
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