Lashkar-e-Taiba Commander Suspected in Kulgam Killings, Spreading Fear in Kashmir
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Why in news
Security agencies linked Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Latif Bhat and the Resistance Front (TRF) to recent targeted killings in Kulgam, J&K.
Background
The Resistance Front (TRF) is identified as an offshoot of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The recent killings in Kulgam targeted migrant workers from Chhattisgarh, highlighting the shift towards targeting non-local populations to disrupt normalcy.
Facts for Prelims
- FactLashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is a Pakistan-based militant organization.
- FactThe Resistance Front (TRF) is an offshoot of LeT operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
- FactKulgam is a district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the evolving tactics of proxy warfare and militant groups in Jammu and Kashmir and the challenges faced by security forces in maintaining normalcy.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- proxy warfare tactics
- impact on migrant workers
- intelligence-led policing
- counter-terrorism strategy
Keywords: proxy war · asymmetric warfare · internal security · radicalization · counter-terrorism
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