The problem with the population in PoK is they will become a problem after we take over the region. The situation can turn into an insurgency after major combat operations are complete. Also, I believe the problem will come from outside PoK and not from within PoK. Since there's no fencing or surveillance available right after we take the region, we are going to see a lot of infiltration and indeed a lot more fighting. This is in fact what will make the entire exercise extremely expensive, both money and men. Bringing about any kind of normalcy to the region will take a decade or more, even with a proper outreach program for the local populace, winning hearts and minds.
There's also the question of money. It's difficult to say if we can occupy hostile land with our current financial strength.
One advantage is there will be a significant amount of population displacement, where people will leave PoK to Pak at the start of the war. So we can make use of that by not allowing them back in.
Another major advantage will be in the field of surveillance, robotics and infantry modernisation. In the course of a decade, the world will experience a major RMA when it comes to infantry technology. Wearable sensors, integrated comm systems, HMDS, aiming assistance, smart ammo etc in the electronics field. And in the biomechanical field, we may see the use of exoskeletons, heavier rifles, BPJs etc that an ordinary assault rifle will not be able to defeat. And the infantry will be able to call on indirect fire support from IFVs. So an insurgent will not be able to fight against a future soldier, and technology will play a massive role in reducing the effect of insurgencies.
As for supporting an insurgency within PoK, I don't think that's advisable, since we have to take care of the insurgents after we have taken over PoK. If we discard them, then they will turn against us, and the biggest problem will be their local PoK roots which will gain them both local and international sympathy. Pak learnt that the hard way. Plus, it will allow the PA to concentrate forces in PoK, which we will also have to fight. We have to be clean in PoK. Rather we need to support insurgencies elsewhere, like the TTP and BLA, which will force the PA to distribute their forces and thin them out. It's easier for us to run an insurgency from Afghan soil than from Indian soil. Funnel money towards the right areas and the local forces will take care of it on their own. Unfortunately, the govt has not shown any inclination towards actively supporting an insurgency inside Pak.
