Security forces struck gold in Poonch’s Gani forest on February 25, executing ‘Operation Gani’ based on actionable joint intelligence. The White Knight Corps and J&K Police SOG’s seamless collaboration exposed a terrorist stockpile in a camouflaged cave, neutralizing a grave threat in one of Jammu and Kashmir’s most sensitive zones.
Detailed searches revealed an arsenal primed for assault: 4.5 kg and 800g IEDs, two Chinese grenades, a 9mm pistol with matching ammo, and 22 7.62mm cartridges. On-the-spot detonation by bomb experts eliminated the immediate dangers, safeguarding lives along this volatile frontier.
Contextualizing the win, Poonch guards critical LoC segments amid Pakistan’s persistent proxy activities, including arms drops via drones and narcotics trafficking. Army and BSF maintain ironclad defenses across 740 km LoC and 240 km IB, while police handle internal ops. A FIR at Mendhar police station formalizes the probe, with intensified patrols ongoing.
This episode reaffirms India’s robust counter-terror framework. By preemptively crippling enemy logistics, forces not only prevent attacks but also send a clear message: terror finds no sanctuary here. Sustained operations promise a safer tomorrow for border communities.