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Militants use new routes to sneak into J&K

A large number of militants, mostly foreign mercenaries, have sneaked into Rajouri and Poonch districts from across the Line of Control through new infiltration routes during the past few months, official sources said Friday.

Shunning the traditional routes due to increased security along the LOC, militants have used 15 new infiltration routes to enter the twin border districts.

Most of the upgraded weaponry reportedly procured by the militants, including Strila and Stringer missiles for targeting helicopters carrying troops and 12.7 mm guns, have also come through these routes, sources said.

The routes are Sabra Gali, Chor Gali, Chamber Gali, Sona Gali, Kharha Draman, Jabdi Gali, Gagrian, Shalpur, Dabi Balakote, Kanwari, Salotri, Kaian, Tarkundi, Tralajagir and Jhandi Dhara.

The sources said over 500 militants belonging to Hizbul Mujahideen, Harkat-ul-Jehadi Islami, Harkat-ul-Mujahideen and Lashkar-e-Tayiba have sneaked in since January this year.

Over 600 to 700 foreign mercenaries are camping at Nikhil base camp opposite Mendhar for sneaking into Poonch district, they added.

PTI

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