Key Points
The south of the Pir Panjal area was once an equally active militancy zone when excessive pressure in the Kashmir Valley forced Pakistan-based militant groups to set up bases in Poonch and Rajouri districts of Jammu division..
The Army was then compelled to launch its biggest pincer movement in counter-insurgency operations after frequent attacks on security forces, along with exploitation of the local population..
The success of Op Sarp Vinash lay largely due to the fact that the complex multi-formation dual-service action was the culmination of a carefully planned encirclement operation that had a single strategic objective elimination of militants from the sector..
Snow boots in Hill Kaka replaced the rubber sandals of Tamil Tigers, but militants remained dependent on similar logistics chains, and employed similar fire drills..
While 2024 doesnt require a repeat of Op Sarp Vinash, since militant numbers are reportedly less than that period, mobilisation and encirclement will require similar planning..
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