Something significant is unfolding right now in Jammu and Kashmir. Over 3,500 people have been detained following the killing of a police officer in Anantnag.
The trigger for this was the Anantnag terror attack. Security forces launched a large investigative sweep across the Kashmir Valley.
Former Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has questioned the approach, sparking debate in political circles.
Security officials defend the detentions, arguing they help identify those involved in targeting security personnel.
On the ground, the impact includes disruptions from security operations.
Detaining 3,500 people to catch a small number of perpetrators carries risks. If results come, the operation may be justified; otherwise pressure will grow.
