London: Recent reports from The Guardian have disclosed a series of sophisticated attacks by Kashmiri freedom fighters on Indian forces in Indian occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK). These attacks have reportedly left Indian forces in a state of surprise, challenging the Delhi government’s narrative of restored peace in the region.

According to Kashmir Media Service, the detailed coverage in The Guardian highlights a renewed determination among Kashmiri fighters, with Indian forces experiencing a significant drop in morale. Employing advanced weaponry and guerrilla tactics, the fighters have managed to execute precise attacks on Indian troops, subsequently retreating into the challenging terrain that characterizes the region. This new strategy has expanded to include areas in Jammu, a region previously considered less affected by such confrontations.

The recent escalation in violence has involved ambushes that have effectively undermined the Indian military’s control efforts. This shift in tactics comes despite the Indian government’s assertions of normalcy following the revocation of Kashmir’s special status in August 2019 by the Modi administration.

The report from The Guardian also notes that nearly 200 personnel from Indian forces and over 350 civilians have been killed since 2020 due to these ambushes. The use of sophisticated equipment, including drones and encrypted communication technologies, has marked a significant evolution in the capabilities of the Kashmiri fighters, described by the Indian army as “highly trained” and “totally unprecedented.”

This resurgence of conflict is notably linked to political decisions made by the Modi government, with upcoming elections in the region casting further uncertainty on the peace claims made by the Indian administration. The intensification of the conflict has even prompted the reformation of local civilian militias in Jammu, now equipped by the state with more formidable weaponry.