With ongoing Amarnath Yatra, threat of LeT's Falcon squad increases

Srinagar, Jul 8: As Jammu and Kashmir is put on maximum alert amid the ongoing Amarnath Yatra, 'Falcon Squad' module of 'The Resistance Front' (TRF)- Lashkar-e-Taiba's Indian offshoot-- is among one of the new threat for the Union Territory and a major challenge for the security forces. The role of 'Falcon Squad' came to the fore with its involvement in various terrorist acts.

 

 

 

 

According to recent reports, the role of 'Falcon Squad' came to the fore with its involvement in various terrorist acts as was disclosed and brought out during the investigation which include last year's grenade attacks in Baramulla town. The group's role is under the radar of Jammu and Kashmir police as well as other security agencies with its involvement in various firing incidents in and around Baramulla, transportation of proscribed weapons and explosives.

 

 

 

 

 

The module's role also came to light in a recent grenade attack on a newly established wine shop, which left an employee dead and three others injured in May. During the investigation of the attack on the wine shop, the Jammu and Kashmir Police achieved a major breakthrough by arresting four militants and their one associate of the 'Falcon Squad'- a group of local youths who do not have a previous criminal record.

 

As per inputs received from security agencies, 'Falcon Squad' youths come with pistols, attack and escape, and start living a normal life. Such circumstances make it difficult to identify them. The new module of these terrorists is being called Falcon Squad or Gazelle Squad. Reports suggest that these terrorists are of young age between 15-18 years and that they are recruited online.