Security agencies have intensified anti-terror operations across Jammu and Kashmir following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-backed terrorist organisations Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed have changed their strategy. Instead of major attacks, the groups are now focusing on small, isolated hit-and-run attacks, prompting increased surveillance and operations in the Kashmir Valley and the high mountainous areas of Jammu province.

According to intelligence inputs, the new strategy is being implemented on three levels: online propaganda, recruitment of local youth and execution of small-scale attacks. Officials said digital platforms are being used to target young people with no previous criminal or police records, making it harder for security agencies to identify and track potential recruits.

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According to an intelligence official, the attacks are planned at sufficient intervals to make them appear as separate incidents. Officials said the recruited youth are subsequently contacted by multiple members of the network before being provided with weapons and assigned responsibility for carrying out the attacks.

Security agencies said modules linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba are attempting to target local police personnel, Kashmiri Hindus and migrant workers. Online threats and propaganda campaigns are also being carried out in the name of the United Liberation Council. Officials believe these campaigns are aimed at creating fear and pushing young people towards radicalisation and terrorist recruitment.

Recent threats have included targeting Kashmiri Hindus, as well as women and their families. Officials believe the campaign could be aimed at increasing distrust between communities and creating social tension.

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Security agencies also suspect that terrorists could target minority communities living in the mountainous areas of Jammu province. They may also use ambush tactics against security forces.

Security agencies are now closely monitoring online activities, suspected recruitment modules and networks involved in the movement of weapons. Officials also fear that Pakistan-based terrorists could attempt to infiltrate Jammu and Kashmir ahead of major attacks.

Until then, officials believe the groups could attempt to destabilise the Kashmir Valley through smaller attacks and propaganda campaigns.