Security forces posted in Jammu and Kashmir have been put on alert in view of Pakistan's attempts to escalate violence along the International Border and the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir. Islamabad's idea is to draw the attention of the international community to Jammu and Kashmir ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, sources in the Home Ministry told NDTV, report agencies.
The UN General Assembly begins on September 17 and will be attended by most of the world leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart Imran Khan will also attend the event.
"Before UN General assembly begins, Pakistan wants to paint a particular picture, so we are extra cautious," a senior government functionary told NDTV. Talking about the measures adopted by the government, he said, ‘Restrictions would be back in full force on Friday as usual’.
Pakistan, he said, is using civil disobedience as a tool in Jammu and Kashmir to build on sentiments in its favour. According to reports reaching the home ministry, in some places, the people are imposing curfew on their own. "They don't throw a single stone at security forces but only target violators among public," he added.
Radio chatter intercepted by Research and Analysis Wing and the army suggests that Pakistan-sponsored terrorists are planning a massive attack in the Kashmir valley.
"Six months ago, religious shrines were on their target. Now, we can only speculate on possible imaginary targets that will cause commotion and also get Pakistan International attention," a senior official in the Intelligence wing said.
According to him interceptions don't suggest any specifics.