Resurgence of terror attacks in Kashmir points to Pakistan’s persistent shadow

Pakistan’s continuous proxy war, driven by its intelligence agency ISI, demands a more aggressive denial strategy that focuses on punitive deterrence—‘mowing the lawn’ periodically with military operations is insufficient The peace in the Kashmir valley has been shaken by a spurt in terrorist attacks after a period of relative calm. The back-to-back attacks highlight the fragile security landscape in Kashmir and the attempt of Pakistan to revive the focus on Kashmir post the recent elections and life in the valley returning to normal. Review External and Internal Strategies The government must approach militancy in Kashmir through a ‘whole of nation’ approach, addressing both external and internal dimensions of the proxy war. The centre-state harmony in the spirit of ‘nation above all’ can work towards establishing an enduring peace in Jammu and Kashmir, laying the foundation for sustainable stability and growth in the Valley.