JAISH USES STEEL BULLETS TO PIERCE BUNKERS, VESTS

Srinagar, June 17: Bullets with steel core — it’s a new addition into the ammunition of terror groups especially Jaishe-Mohammed that has triggered an alarm within the security establishment as it has the capability to pierce a static bullet-proof bunker used during counter-terrorism operations, officials said.

The first such incident noticed had happened on the New Year eve when Jaish had carried out a suicide attack on CRPF camp at Lethpora when one of the five personnel of paramilitary force was hit by a bullet fatally despite sporting a static bullet-proof shield provided by the Army.

Srinagar, June 17: Bullets with steel core — It’s a new addition into the ammunition of terror groups especially Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed that has triggered an alarm within the security establishment as it has the capability to pierce a static bullet proof bunker used during counter-terrorism operations, officials said.

The first such incident noticed had happened on the new year eve when terrorists of Jaish-eMohammed had carried out a suicide attack on CRPF camp at Lethpora in South Kashmir when one of the five personnel of para-military force was hit by a bullet fatally despite carrying out a static bullet-proof shield provided by the Army, officials said. Five CRPF personnel were killed in the attack.

A thorough enquiry showed that the bullet fired by the terrorist from the assault AK rifle was of steel core which has the capability of piercing through the static bunkers used by security personnel during encounters with terrorists.

The findings showed that the bullet, which is mainly termed as Armour Piercing, is built of hardened steel or tungsten carbide. “Precautionary measures have already been taken after the findings,” said a senior official said.