A senior Indian army official said that the Pakistani army is openly involved in training, aiding and abetting terrorists. According to intelligence reports received here Pakistani formations have taken direct control of tactical training of terrorists and also there has been an increase in hostile propaganda. While 2000 militants are currently being trained by Pakistan, around 2,000 to 2,250 are awaiting to infiltrate from various places adjacent to Kanzalwan, Machhal, Keran, Tangdhar, Lipa valley, Uri and Gulmarg. They are taught to handle and fire weapons besides the basic tactics of ambush and raid. Communication training is also given to selected personnel, a senior official said adding that they are using sophisticated communication equipments.
Motivational training includes religious fundamentalism coupled with anti-India rhetoric.
The Pakistani terrorists are mostly Islamic fundamentalists. Militants of Afghan, Iran, Yemen and Chechenya origin, apart from undergoing training in their respective countries, also undergo training in Pakistan. They are imparted advanced training in commanding terrorist groups. They specialize in language, urban warfare, sabotage and assassination, a senior official said. Women and children are also being used as couriers.