Foiling Terror, Defending Sovereignty

31/07/2025

In a resounding affirmation of India's resolve to protect its sovereignty and ensure peace in Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army neutralized two heavily-armed terrorists during a bold infiltration attempt in the Poonch district. This meticulously executed counter-terror operation-code-named 'ShivShakti'-was not just a tactical win, but a potent message to Pakistan-based terror outfits that their efforts to destabilize the region will be met with unwavering resistance.The two slain terrorists, believed to be operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), were intercepted near the Line of Control (LoC) based on precise and timely intelligence. This success reflects a growing synergy between military forces, civil intelligence agencies, and the Jammu and Kashmir Police. It is a model of coordination that must be continually strengthened, for it is this unity that forms the bulwark against the persistent threat of cross-border terrorism.
This encounter comes just days after security forces eliminated three more terrorists involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack-an event that shook the region's fragile calm. Taken together, these operations underscore the intensity and regularity of terror attempts orchestrated from across the border. Pakistan's continued patronage of militant groups like LeT remains a stark reality that not only hinders peace in the subcontinent but threatens global security.While such infiltration attempts are not new, the evolving tactics and level of preparedness displayed by these terrorists demand heightened vigilance and technological modernization along the LoC. The Army's quick and lethal response in Poonch is commendable, but the broader goal must remain deterrence through superior intelligence, surveillance, and cross-agency collaboration.
At a time when Jammu and Kashmir is inching toward relative stability, acts like these seek to drag the region back into the abyss of violence. However, the resilience of our forces and their unyielding commitment to the nation's security offer a ray of hope. The message from Poonch is loud and clear: terror will find no safe passage here.The nation salutes the bravery of our soldiers and intelligence officers who remain the silent sentinels at our borders. Their sacrifices and successes must not go unnoticed, nor should the international community ignore the continuing role of state-backed terror across the LoC. India will continue to defend its integrity-not just with strength, but with justice and resolve.

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