In a significant counter-terror operation on Monday, the Jammu and Kashmir Police in Poonch, along with the Indian Army’s Romeo Force, uncovered a suspected terrorist hideout in Surankot village, recovering five Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), multiple radio sets, binoculars, wires, and blankets.
Photos released by Poonch Police revealed a sophisticated setup of communication devices and explosive material, signaling what officials believe to be a well-coordinated attempt to revive terror infrastructure in the region.
The bust follows a high-level joint security review held at Police Control Room (PCR) Kashmir, chaired by Inspector General of Police (IGP) VK Birdi, who assessed the prevailing threat landscape and coordinated security responses across the Valley.
Meanwhile, border tensions have flared up again as Pakistani forces engaged in unprovoked small arms firing across the Line of Control (LoC) during the intervening night of May 4 and 5, targeting multiple sectors including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajauri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor.
“The Indian Army responded promptly and proportionately,” officials said, noting this marks the 11th consecutive day of retaliation following Pakistan’s LoC provocations since April 25–26.
This escalation comes in the wake of India’s airspace closure to Pakistani aircraft, a firm diplomatic and logistical move by the Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) on April 30, in direct response to the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists.
With security forces intensifying operations both internally and along the LoC, intelligence and counter-insurgency efforts have visibly increased—signaling New Delhi’s hardened resolve to crush terrorism and respond decisively to any cross-border provocations.