BSF Asked To Cultivate Kashmir's "Silent Minority," Ace "Hybrid Warfare"

A “silent minority” in the Kashmir region favors complete integration with India and back Centre’s decision to change Article 370, the top commanders of the Border Security Force have been told during a specially-arranged closed-door meeting addressed by a former Indian Army general.

“The BSF should identify and empower these people,” a former three-star general of the Indian Army advised BSF’s top brass during his presentation.BSF’s role was important in ensuring that the success of the government’s short-term goals to stabilize the security situation and negate adversary propaganda, said the general, who has served extensively in Kashmir in senior military positions.“The BSF must transform itself into a completely hybrid war force. It will not only be involved in counter-insurgency and anti-infiltration operations but also in cyber and communication warfare.“The war is against every department of India and not just at the border anymore. There is a need for a whole-out approach,” said the former general.