Seized Equipment Reveals State-Sponsored Terrorism Links and Raises Security Concerns

Officials have seized highly encrypted Chinese telecom equipment, known as "Ultra Set," used by the Pakistani army but found in the possession of terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. This discovery raises alarms about undetected infiltrations and the presence of terrorists in urban and rural outskirts.

The seizures, made during encounters in Poonch and Baramulla, suggest that terror groups are receiving training and supplies from Pakistani state actors. These specialized handsets, designed by Chinese companies for the Pakistan army, do not rely on traditional mobile networks but operate on radio waves, with communications relayed via Chinese satellites to a control station in Pakistan.

Encounters on July 17-18 in Surankote and April 26 in Sopore resulted in the death of six terrorists and the confiscation of these devices. The "Ultra Set" equipment, which includes advanced features and encryption, underscores the sophisticated support from China to Pakistan, enhancing the latter's defense capabilities along the Line of Control (LoC).

Beijing's assistance includes the construction of bunkers, deployment of advanced radar systems, and provision of high-tech weaponry, all aimed at strengthening Pakistan's military presence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). Intercepted communications indicate Chinese involvement in infrastructure projects along the LoC, supporting the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and strategic interests in the region.

These developments highlight the ongoing security challenges and the need for vigilance against state-sponsored terrorism and international collaboration in defense and infrastructure projects.