It appeared to be an intelligence-based effort that disastrously failed. The security forces’ combined squad was ambushed by the attackers as it neared the location, despite intelligence reports claiming that the terrorists had a hideaway in a woodland. Col. Manpreet and the others unknowingly entered a trap that would kill them.
Source: India Today
It is clear that there were errors in the application of the standard operating procedures (SOPs) for counter-terror operations, despite the uncertainty about the veracity of the information.
The Army had updated its SOPs for these operations in J&K in 2020, moving the emphasis to guaranteeing surrender during confrontations. While this self-assurance-boosting policy has helped to save the lives of many young people, it has made it more difficult for Army troops, who must now wait for a longer amount of time.
Source: CNN- News18
To identify fatal red herrings and false trails, intelligence inputs must be thoroughly verified. It is necessary to continuously monitor informers to screen out individuals who are working with terrorists.
Days after the Central Government informed the Supreme Court that it was prepared to hold elections in J&K, there was an incident in Anantnag. The Center should continue with the lengthy election process despite the occasional setback. At the same time, it’s important to fix intelligence system flaws and strengthen SOPs to prevent police officers and troops from becoming easy targets for terrorists with Pakistani training.
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