In an ironically titled post, But now we can start again, Nitin at the Acorn ponders over the the remodelled, re-equipped, and re-energized terrorist apparatus in Pakistan. He wrote that post just three days ago.

The fireworks have started.

In a major infiltration bid across the Line of Control (LoC) near the Gurez sector, the Army intercepted a group of 35 heavily armed militants.

This is the first major infiltration attempt made by militants since the India-Pakistan peace process began. Sources said this morning 35 militants sneaked into the Indian side of the LoC in Gurez sector. The militants, however, where spotted by the troops of 20 Punjab near Kabuli Gai. The militants were challenged by the troops and asked to lay down their arms but they retaliated.

Until 10 pm, the encounter was still going on right on the border of Baramulla and Kupwara districts in Gurez. Sources said fresh reinforcements have been sent to the mountains but harsh weather is hampering the operation.

But JK at Varnam seems to be a visionary.

So that is the game plan. We just sit and wait for a new terrorist attack. All the old ones have been wiped clean and the scoreboard has been reset.

He anticipated the attack a day in advance and spared Nutwar Singh the shame of embarassment. (News link courtesy: JK). The words “harsh weather” is significant. It was in similar weather that Operation Kargill took place a few years ago.

We never learn, do we? We roar mightily, and to the Pakis–to paraphrase Shakespeare–it is like an idiot’s speech, full of sound and fury. The numerous Nutwars in the government are doing just this. Instead of hitting where it hurts the most, Nutwar Company Unlimited goes on mindless peace-promotion exercises like cricket matches, gala dinners, and ghazal get togethers. Our neighbours smilingly indulge us. They use these occasions to oil the jihadi camps.