The Pulwama tragedy signals a significant escalation in terrorism in the Kashmir Valley. While time will tell, the security forces in Kashmir will have to factor in this modus operandi and devise counter-measures. Second, it is now emerging that Bajwa, who completes his three-year tenure as army chief in November, is interested in an extension. Khan would rather appoint his own army chief, not realising that once appointed, a Pakistan army chief is no one’s man. Devasher is author of Pakistan: Courting the Abyss and Pakistan: At the Helm.

Source: Indian Express February 17, 2019 19:17 UTC