As security forces continue their efforts to eliminate terrorist threats, it remains crucial for ongoing cooperation and support from local communities to create an environment conducive to sustainable peace in the region. The ISPR’s announcement emphasizes the collective resolve to counter terrorism and highlights the importance of maintaining vigilance in the face of security challenges along the border.
In a recent announcement by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the success of an intelligence-based operation near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border in Chitral District has been highlighted. The operation, carried out on the night of 7/8 November 2023, resulted in the elimination of two terrorists and the serious injury of four others.
However, amidst this success, disturbing intelligence has surfaced, revealing a potential link between the operation and cyber espionage activities. The ISPR disclosed that the social media account of Ayesha Siddiqa, a prominent commentator and analyst, was accessed and run by operatives affiliated with India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW). Notably, these RAW operatives were reported to have previously served in Afghanistan.
This revelation adds a new dimension to the security landscape, indicating an attempt to gather intelligence through unconventional means. The exploitation of Ayesha Siddiqa’s social media account underscores the evolving nature of modern warfare, where cyber tactics are employed alongside traditional military operations.
