Before 2019, Jammu and Kashmir was a hotbed of terrorism with terrorist infiltration from Pakistan posing a serious challenge to peace and stability in the region. Islamabad has been providing support to terrorist groups in the region for decades and the infiltration of terrorists has had a devastating impact on the region. Terrorists have targeted civilians, security forces, and government officials in their attacks. They have also carried out bombings, and other acts of violence to crate an atmosphere of fear. The infiltration of terrorists has also led to uncertainty in the region, making it difficult for people to live their lives normally or investment to come. This has been stated by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha himself who has asserted that development can only take place when there is atmosphere of peace and stability. But infiltration leads to an increase in violence which results in deaths and injuries. The violence also disrupts the normal lives of people and creates a sense of fear and insecurity. Infiltration of terrorists also creates an environment of instability which deters investment and economic development. Pakistan's support for terrorist groups is a major source of tension between the two countries. Several measures have been taken to strengthen border security to prevent terrorists from infiltrating into J&K. There have been major improvements in intelligence gathering and sharing to track down and neutralize terrorist groups. At the diplomatic level, India has called out Pakistan for its support to terrorist groups in Jammu and Kashmir. But the challenge continues to persist. Terrorist infiltration has had a negative impact on Jammu and Kashmir. Tourists are hesitant to visit the region due to the security risks. The recent attack in Kokernag is one example. This has had a significant impact on the local economy, as tourism is an important source of revenue for J&K. Terrorist infiltration has also led to the displacement of people because many people have fled the region due to the violence and insecurity. This creates a tricky situation. The killing of three infiltrators in North Kashmir on Saturday, September 16 illustrates that Islamabad is not willing to mend its ways. In this background, New Delhi needs to step up its offensive, both diplomatic and military, to isolate Pakistan. At a time when J&K is emerging on the global stage as an abode of peace, we can’t allow terrorists to hijack the situation. A tough and heavy handed response is the need of the hour.