Pakistan-backed terrorist organizations are using targeted killings, like those of migrant workers in Kulgam, to destabilize Jammu and Kashmir. This new strategy, potentially by groups like LeT and TRF, avoids large-scale Indian retaliation, reflecting Pakistan's internal issues and desire for deniability. India has raised the cost of cross-border terrorism. For New Delhi and Srinagar, strengthening human intelligence, fostering social cohesion, and involving J&K's government in counter-terrorism are crucial. This combats radicalization and prevents propaganda from taking root, ensuring justice without punishing innocents.