In a significant anti-terror operation, the Indian Army’s Romeo Force successfully dismantled a Pakistani terror hideout in the Poonch area of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, officials reported. Collaborating with the Special Operations Group (SOG) police, the forces uncovered two grenades and three Pakistani-origin mines in the hideout, marking a crucial step in addressing the ongoing threat in the region.
Intensified Security Measures
Following this discovery, extensive search operations have been launched in Tangmarg and other areas across Jammu and Kashmir, targeting suspects linked to recent attacks in Gulmarg, Baramulla, and Gagangir in Ganderbal district. The intensified response underscores the region’s heightened security needs amid recent incidents of terror activity.
Recent Terror Attacks Heighten Concerns
The military’s swift action comes in the wake of recent violent incidents that have alarmed authorities. On October 24, terrorists attacked a military vehicle, killing two soldiers and two civilian porters. Days earlier, on October 20, a targeted attack claimed the lives of a doctor and six construction workers at a tunnel site along the Srinagar-Leh highway, further emphasizing the need for increased security and rapid response.
Security Protocols Enhanced by J&K LG
In response to these incidents, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha of Jammu and Kashmir has ordered the enhancement of security protocols surrounding vital infrastructure and military installations. The Lieutenant Governor directed a comprehensive security audit and established continuous patrols and checkpoints at critical locations to prevent further terror-related incidents.
Counter-Intelligence Operations Across Six Districts
In a related development, the Counter-Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) conducted a large-scale operation across six districts, targeting recruiters associated with terrorist organizations. The CIK raids, carried out in Srinagar, Ganderbal, Pulwama, Anantnag, Budgam, and Kulgam, led to the dismantling of a recruitment module tied to the group Tehreek Labaik Ya Muslim (TLM), believed to be an offshoot of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The organization was reportedly operating under a Pakistani handler known as Baba Hamas.
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