No present threat of Taliban entering Kashmir: officials

But warn that terror groups could be emboldened by developments in Afghanistan

There is no immediate threat of the Taliban coming towards Kashmir but there is apprehension that the whole Afghan situation could embolden Pakistan-based terror groups operating in Kashmir, according to assessments, said a defence official. “What may happen is that Pakistan based terrorists may get emboldened by the manner of U.S. military exit in Afghanistan and Taliban gaining ground. They may do something with the confidence,” a senior defence official said. “Next 4-5 years, we do not see any Taliban coming in,” the official stated. , the Taliban has made major advances in the last few weeks and gained new ground, raising apprehensions of their possible influx into Kashmir.