Terror Hideout Busted in J&K’s Poonch, IEDs Found Hidden in Tiffin Boxes
Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir unearthed a terror hideout in Poonch, recovering five IEDs days after the Pahalgam massacre that left 26 dead.
In a joint operation, the Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police discovered a terror hideout in the Surankote forest of Poonch district on Monday. Officials confirmed the recovery of five improvised explosive devices (IEDs), three of which were concealed in tiffin boxes and two in steel buckets.
Communication devices and other incriminating material were also seized from the site. Sources indicated that the materials recovered could have been used for another major terror strike.
Security forces have intensified search and surveillance operations across the Kashmir Valley following the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack. Massive raids have been launched on suspected hideouts, with authorities detaining dozens of overground workers and suspects linked to known terror outfits.
“This is part of our ongoing effort to dismantle the terror infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir,” a senior security official said. “Recovering IEDs is a significant breakthrough and may help prevent future attacks.”
The April 22 attack, in which 26 civilians—mostly tourists—were gunned down in Baisaran near Pahalgam, has triggered heightened alert across Jammu and Kashmir. The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, had initially claimed responsibility before distancing itself following global outrage.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the massacre, saying: “The killers will be pursued to the ends of the earth.”
India has accused Pakistan-backed elements of orchestrating the Pahalgam attack. Intelligence agencies believe that terror outfits operating across the border are attempting to disrupt peace in the Valley and derail the ongoing tourism season.
Security forces remain on high alert, with operations expected to intensify in coming days to prevent any potential retaliation or follow-up strikes by terror groups.
