Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district witnessed a major security triumph as the White Knight Corps of the Indian Army teamed up with J&K Police SOG for ‘Operation Gani’ in the Gani forest. Acting on precise intel, the forces unearthed a terrorist arms depot buried beneath a natural cave, thwarting a large-scale plot that could have unleashed chaos.
The haul was alarming: a hefty 4.5 kg IED primed for maximum destruction, a compact 800g IED, twin Chinese-made grenades, a 9mm handgun complete with two rounds, plus 22 bullets in 7.62mm caliber. Expert bomb disposal teams destroyed the explosives safely in situ, ensuring no risk to the surrounding populace or patrols.
Poonch’s strategic location along the 740 km LoC—stretching through districts like Kupwara, Baramulla, Rajouri, and Poonch—makes it a prime target for cross-border militants. Complementing Army efforts, BSF secures the 240 km International Border in Samba, Kathua, and Jammu. This operation, filed at Mendhar station, highlights coordinated anti-terror drills in hinterlands while borders remain fortified against smuggling and drones.
With searches continuing, this victory signals the effectiveness of intelligence-driven actions. It fortifies security in restive areas, proving that unwavering resolve and inter-agency synergy can dismantle terror ambitions before they materialize.