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'Deploy full spectrum of counter-terror capabilities': PM Modi chairs meeting on J&K security amid terror attacks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the security situation in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K) following recent terror-related incidents. He received a comprehensive overview of counter-terrorism efforts and emphasized the need for a robust response. PM Modi directed officials to deploy India's full range of counter-terror capabilities and coordinated efforts to combat terrorism effectively. He also spoke with Home Minister Amit Shah and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to review the situation and discuss security measures. The government's focus on comprehensive counter-terror measures underscores its commitment to regional security.

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In a recent raid, Jammu and Kashmir police recovered difficult-to-detect liquid IEDs, marking their return to militancy after 17 years. The explosives were found with the help of an Over Ground Worker (OGW) arrested after a gunfight in Pulwama, where Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists Riyaz Dar and Rayees Dar were killed. Riyaz Dar, an A++ terrorist, and Rayees Dar, an A category terrorist, were involved in various terror activities. The police arrested four OGWs and discovered the liquid IEDs hidden in orchards. This raises concerns as liquid explosives can evade conventional detection methods.

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In response to four terror attacks in four days, Jammu and Kashmir's Director General of Police, R R Swain, accused Pakistan of attempting to disrupt peace through mercenaries. He emphasized that Indian forces are resolute in providing a strong counter-response. Swain warned local collaborators of severe consequences, highlighting that they risk their families, land, and jobs unlike Pakistani terrorists who have nothing to lose.

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