What's behind increased terror attacks in Jammu? Experts speak

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Over the past few days, terrorists struck at four places in Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts, killing nine people, including seven pilgrims and a CRPF jawan, and leaving seven security personnel and others injured...

On June 9, the day of the swearing-in ceremony of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, unidentified terrorists fired upon a bus resulting in the death of at least 10 people and injuries to 33 others in Reasi..

Speaking to India Today TV, Lt General Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd) said the terrorists attacked the bus carrying pilgrims to convey a message that while PM Modi and the NDA government speak about their success, they have not got Jammu and Kashmir under control...

One or a combination of those layers decided that they must convey a message, a strategic message to the world, that while India speaks about all its success and achievements, while Prime Minister Modi and NDA speak about their achievements, they haven't got Jammu and Kashmir under control..

SP Vaid, former DGP of Jammu and Kashmir, said the government should not postpone elections in the Union Territory due to the terror attacks as it would mean giving in to Pakistan's wants...

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