Pakistan Reactivates Terror Launchpads Near Jammu After Operation Sindoor
The Border Security Force (BSF) reports that Pakistan has reactivated 72 terror launch pads near Jammu, months after India's Operation Sindoor inflicted significant damage to their infrastructure.
Rebuilding After Operation Sindoor
Following extensive damage to Pakistani posts and terror infrastructure during Operation Sindoor, Pakistan initially shifted these facilities to deeper areas. However, the BSF reports a resurgence of launch pads closer to the International Border (IB) and the Line of Control (LoC).
BSF's Assessment
BSF Deputy Inspector General Vikram Kunwar stated that 12 launch pads have become active near the IB in Pakistan's Sialkot and Zafarwal areas, while 60 launch pads are now operational across the LoC near Jammu. He also noted that terrorists are typically organized in groups of two to three.
No Training Camps Near IB
Currently, there are no confirmed terrorist training camps in areas across the International Border. However, reports indicate the presence of such camps in deeper areas across the Line of Control.
Operation Sindoor's Impact
During Operation Sindoor, 118 Pakistani posts that targeted BSF positions along the IB and LoC in Jammu province were extensively damaged. This included:
- 72 posts along the IB in Hiranagar, Samba, and Jammu
- 46 posts along the LoC in Rajouri and Poonch
The operation also resulted in the destruction of Pakistan's surveillance systems.
Pakistan's Response
BSF Inspector General Shashank Anand noted that Pakistani Rangers have returned to posts abandoned during Operation Sindoor, and the BSF is closely monitoring their activities. The BSF is also aware of Pakistan's tunnel-digging activities.
Enhanced Border Security
The BSF is utilizing modern technology, including:
- Ground surveillance radars
- Electro-optical thermals
- UAVs (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles)
These technologies aim to enhance border security and counter emerging threats such as drones.
Counter-Drone Measures
Recognizing drones as a growing threat since 2019, the BSF has implemented counter-drone systems and trained its troops to address this challenge. They recognize the increasing importance of aerial warfare in modern conflicts.
Collaboration for Drone Warfare
The BSFโs School of Drone Warfare at Gwalior has partnered with IIT Delhi and IIT Chennai to further develop its capabilities in drone warfare.
Operation Sindoor Details
Operation Sindoor was launched on May 6-7, 2025, as retaliation for the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam. The operation involved precision strikes on nine terror-infrastructure sites across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), including locations in Bahawalpur, Muridke, Muzaffarabad, and Kotli.
