Jammu, July 2 -- Having spent nearly a decade and a half in Jammu and Kashmir and having been closely involved in counter-terrorism operations, I say this with deep conviction: the security situation in the region has improved steadily due to one decisive factor, the strong operational synergy between the Indian Army and the J&K Police. Their coordination, mutual trust, shared intelligence, and joint training have built a framework far more effective than any single force working in isolation.
Over the years, they have stood shoulder to shoulder in numerous difficult situations, facing live fire many times and, on several occasions, sustaining casualties while safeguarding one another. Their shared resolve and professionalism have been cen...