Indian forces intensify winter counter-terrorism ops in Kashmir, targeting 30–35 Pakistani militants in remote high-altitude zones.

In defiance of the customary lull of Chillai Kalan, the Indian Army has stepped up counterterrorism operations in the Kishtwar and Doda districts of Jammu and Kashmir during the severe winter. In contrast to previous years, despite below-freezing temperatures, forces are keeping a proactive presence by setting up makeshift bases and conducting patrols in snow-bound, high-altitude areas. Joint operations and quick intelligence sharing are made possible by a coordinated multi-agency effort involving police, paramilitary groups, and local guards. According to intelligence, 30 to 35 terrorists from Pakistan are currently confined to isolated, uninhabited mountain areas because they are having difficulty regrouping and have lost local support. The strategy, which represents a major shift toward year-round operational readiness in extreme conditions, focuses on containing them through constant surveillance, quick sweeps, and disruption of logistics.