On Wednesday morning, April 23, the Indian Army successfully foiled a cross-border infiltration attempt in the Sarjeevan region of Uri Nala, Baramulla district. Two terrorists were neutralized during the operation, part of the ongoing Operation TIKKA, launched by the Chinar Corps.
According to official updates, the alert troops posted along the Line of Control intercepted 2–3 unidentified terrorists attempting to cross into Indian territory. After a fierce exchange of fire, two of them were eliminated, and a cache of weapons, ammunition, and other war-like stores was recovered. The operation remains active.
This comes just a day after a devastating terror attack in Pahalgam that left 26 civilians dead. While that attack is being investigated separately, the proximity in timing underscores a larger pattern: Pakistan is back to its old playbook—provoke, distract, escalate.
Infiltration as Strategy: What Pakistan Wants
This infiltration bid was not random. It comes on the heels of Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir’s hateful speech, calling Jammu and Kashmir Pakistan’s “jugular vein.” The timing suggests intent.
Pakistan knows it’s in crisis:
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Its economy is spiraling, despite a $20 billion bailout.
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Law and order is crumbling, ranked among the worst in the world.
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Civil unrest is rising, and public anger is turning inward.
The Pakistani military establishment has historically turned to India as the convenient enemy whenever domestic pressure builds. And now, as their failures deepen, they’re baiting India into escalation—through terror strikes and LoC infiltrations.
India Must Respond—But Not as Expected
The question isn’t whether India should respond—it must. The safety of our borders and civilians demands it. But the response must avoid giving Pakistan exactly what it wants: a high-profile military reaction to rally its failing state.
The Real Target Is Not Baramulla
By pushing infiltrators across Uri, Pakistan’s aim wasn’t to win a military objective. It was to provoke a reaction that resets its own narrative.
India has seen this before:
Kargil. Pathankot. Pulwama.
Each time, the aim wasn’t territorial gain—it was psychological warfare, to derail India’s rise and distract from Pakistan’s rot.
This time, we must not play their game.
We must play ours—quiet, decisive, and punishing where it counts.
Final Thoughts
India doesn’t need to prove its strength with every bullet fired. Sometimes, the strongest message is sent by denying the enemy what they crave the most: chaos.
The Baramulla infiltration was foiled. The terrorists were neutralized. That’s a tactical win.
The Baramulla infiltration was more than a border skirmish. It was a psychological ploy. An act of desperation disguised as strategy.
India must remain vigilant. But not reactive.