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Jaish e Mohammad to focus strength in Kashmir
2002-02-04
  • Jaish-e-Mohammad has ordered cadres to suspend activities in 'Indian cities' and converge on Jammu and Kashmir. Jaish military spokesman Shamsuddin Hyder said the new directions have been given in view of the changing scenario in the subcontinent. All Jaish activists outside J&K have been asked to report to the chief commander Abu Hijrat in the Valley. Hyder said Jaish would now operate only in Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh. This new strategy was worked out at a recent meeting of Jaish commanders presided over by Hijrat. Hyder said Jaish would target army camps, security forces and intelligence formations in J&K. He said his outfit could fight for over five years with the arms and ammunition it already had.
    Maybe they've got enough guns and ammunition to last for five years, but they probably don't have the money to do it. Troops only burn ammunition when they're engaged or in live-fire training. They burn groceries every day, wear out shoes every four to six months, and need to be clothed. The troops also need spending money, even if they're underpaid. If Musharraf cuts off the funding, Jaish dies. If he doesn't cut off the funding, Pakland itself is in danger. Jaish is probably gambling on some sort of quick victory before it's forced to recede into the dustbin of history.
    • Posted by:Fred Pruitt

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