J&K Foils Major Terror Plot: IED Defused, Army Intensifies Winter Ops Against Terrorists

• A powerful IED was recovered near Mangnipora on the Sopore-Bandipora road in North Kashmir and safely detonated by security forces.
• Intelligence agencies issued an alert about over 30 Pakistani terrorists active in the Jammu region, planning to exploit the winter season.
• The Indian Army has increased pressure on terrorists during 'Chilla-i-Kalan', the harshest 40 days of winter, dismissing any 'seasonal lull'.
• Terrorists are shifting to high and mid-mountainous regions like Kishtwar and Doda; the Army is countering with increased presence and patrolling in snowy areas.
• Close coordination between Army, J&K Police, CRPF, SOG, and other agencies ensures continuous anti-terror operations, denying safe havens.

Why It Matters: Security forces foiled an IED plot in J&K and are intensifying winter operations against terrorists, denying them safe havens.