Srinagar: In a major breakthrough, security forces have uncovered an underground hideout used by terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district, thwarting a potential terror plot just days after the deadly Pahalgam massacre that claimed 26 lives.
A joint operation led by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir police resulted in the discovery of five explosive devices, two wireless sets, and three blankets in Surankot, a region known for frequent terror attacks and encounters. The operation, conducted last evening, was part of an ongoing search to locate and neutralize terrorist hideouts in the area.
The uncovering of the hideout comes amid heightened security concerns following the April 22 attack in Pahalgam, which remains one of the deadliest terrorist assaults in the region since the scrapping of Article 370. Security agencies have been on high alert ever since, particularly in Poonch and Rajouri, which have been frequent targets of terrorist activities.
Shortly after the operation, tensions escalated further when the Pakistan Army resumed unprovoked firing across the Line of Control (LoC). On the night of May 4-5, 2025, Pakistan initiated small arms fire targeting several Indian sectors, including Kupwara, Baramulla, Poonch, Rajouri, Mendhar, Naushera, Sunderbani, and Akhnoor. The Indian Army responded promptly and proportionately to the aggression, according to an official statement.
This marks the 11th consecutive day of ceasefire violations by Pakistan along the LoC.
The Pahalgam massacre, which is believed to have been orchestrated by terrorists with links to Pakistan-based groups, led to intense diplomatic repercussions. In response to the attack, India suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, cancelled Pakistani visas, and expelled Pakistani nationals from the country. Additionally, the two nations downgraded diplomatic ties, with Pakistan denying any involvement and calling for a neutral investigation.
The situation remains tense as both military operations and diplomatic tensions continue to unfold in the region.
