Over the decades, terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir have continuously upgraded their weapons. In the late 1980s, they started with basic AK-47 rifles, pistols, and grenades, sourced from Soviet, Chinese, and Pakistani suppliers. By the 1990s, they had shifted to using IEDs, sniper rifles, and RPGs, leading to more dangerous encounters. The 2000s saw them utilizing advanced IEDs, night-vision devices, and small arms, making their operations more difficult. The trend continued th