Drones equipped with high-tech features have been mobilized in the forests of Kashmir to locate terrorist hideouts.
In a bid to counter the shifting tactics of terror groups, the Indian security forces have turned to cutting-edge technology. The deployment of the Trinetra drone, an Indianized version of a sophisticated American drone, is a significant step in this direction.
The Trinetra drone, developed by US-based General Atomics, is equipped with ground-penetrating radar (GPR) technology, making it capable of detecting underground voids and hidden terrorist bunkers, even in thick foliage and difficult terrain. This advancement is a major leap in the ability to locate hidden bunkers otherwise inaccessible to conventional methods.
Terror groups have been building well-camouflaged underground bunkers in deep forests and high-altitude ridges, a trend that has been observed in remote parts of the southern Pir Panjal range and South Kashmir districts like Kulgam and Shopian. These subterranean structures are often equipped with long-term survival provisions, including food supplies, gas stoves, utensils, ammunition, and other logistical material.
Recent operations in Kulgam have led to the destruction of multiple terror hideouts through joint operations by the Indian Army, Jammu & Kashmir Police, and other agencies. The Trinetra drone is being inducted by the Indian Army for counter-insurgency operations in rugged, forested terrains like Kashmir.
Powered by an AI-driven flight engine, Trinetra supports autonomous navigation, 360° obstacle avoidance, and real-time target tracking. It also provides live video streaming, enhancing situational awareness for commanders on the ground.
The focus within India's counter-terrorism framework is increasingly on leveraging indigenous technology, AI-powered surveillance, and multi-agency coordination. Security forces are relying on a combination of satellite surveillance, AI for predictive analytics, high-resolution CCTV systems, sensor technology, and drones like Trinetra to tackle the new threat.
This renewed technological push is not just about chasing militants but outsmarting them, leveraging intelligence, surveillance, and high-precision tools to detect, dismantle, and disrupt terror infrastructure wherever it hides. The Trinetra drone is reported to be capable of detecting and tracking human activity and capturing high-resolution imagery.
Several such systems, including anti-drone defences, are being deployed across different operational zones in India as part of a wider push for self-reliance in defence and the development of indigenous technologies. The Trinetra drone, with its advanced Electro-Optical (EO) and Infrared (IR) sensors for day and night surveillance, is a testament to this commitment.
In a high-level security meeting, top brass decided to deploy the Trinetra drones as the "third eye" of the security forces to tackle the growing challenge of hidden terror hideouts deep in Kashmir's forests. This decision marks a significant shift in India's counter-terrorism strategy, one that promises to be more proactive, intelligent, and effective.
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