Pakistan-Backed Terror Infrastructure Remains Active Despite Military Operation
The Border Security Force revealed on Sunday that Pakistan-supported terrorist launching pads continue to operate across the Line of Control, despite the successful destruction of several facilities during Operation Sindoor in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Inspector General of BSF Ashok Yadav confirmed that while multiple terrorist launching pads were neutralized during the military operation, some infrastructure remains functional with active terrorist presence. "Several terrorist launching pads across the LoC were destroyed during Operation Sindoor, but some launching pads are still active where there is the presence of terrorists," Yadav stated.
Heightened Infiltration Attempts Ahead of Winter
The security forces are particularly vigilant as Pakistan typically intensifies infiltration efforts before winter conditions set in. "There is always an attempt by Pakistan to infiltrate terrorists ahead of the winter. As you know, the visibility these days is low, but we have modern surveillance equipment, and we effectively cover the vulnerable patches. Our efforts are to foil any infiltration attempt," the BSF Inspector General emphasized.
This disclosure follows concerning intelligence from senior BSF officers the previous day, indicating that more than six dozen terror launchpads have been relocated to deeper areas within Pakistan following Operation Sindoor's success.
Terror Infrastructure Shifted to Depth Areas
BSF DIG Vikram Kunwar provided detailed insights into the strategic relocation of terror infrastructure. "After the BSF destroyed many terror launchpads along the border during Operation Sindoor, the Pakistan government shifted all such facilities to the depth areas," Kunwar explained during a joint press conference.
The officer specified that approximately 12 launchpads are currently operational from depth areas of Sialkot and Zaffarwal, while another 60 launchpads function in other depth areas away from the immediate border region.
Kunwar, alongside BSF IG Jammu Frontier Shashank Anand and DIG Kulwant Rai Sharma, highlighted the force's achievements in 2025, particularly their crucial role in Operation Sindoor. This military response was triggered by the devastating April 22 Pahalgam massacre that claimed 26 lives and had confirmed cross-border connections.
The BSF officials noted that terrorist groups have adapted their strategies post-Operation Sindoor. "Earlier, they used to have areas marked where those belonging to Jaish-e-Mohammad would be active on the down side, and those from Lashkar-e-Taiba would be active on the upper side. After Operation Sindoor, they have formed a mixed group. Those who want can get training in a mixed group," DIG Kunwar revealed.
BSF Ready for Future Operations
IG Anand affirmed the BSF's preparedness to execute government directives if Operation Sindoor resumes. "If we talk about 1965, 1971, the 1999 Kargil War, or Operation Sindoor, the BSF has a good experience of all kinds of wars, be it conventional or hybrid warfare. We are ready," he declared confidently.
Anand further emphasized their operational capability: "If we get a chance, we are capable of causing more damage than what we did in May. Whatever policy the government decides, the BSF will play its role in it."
The officers clarified that the numbers of active launchpads and terrorist presence remain fluid. "They do not sit there permanently. These launchpads are generally active when terrorists have to be pushed into India. They are not kept in more than two or three groups," Kunwar informed, adding that no training camps currently operate near the International Border.
