On Tuesday, December 30, 2025, security forces started cordon and search operations along border and mountainous areas of Poonch and Kishtwar districts in Jammu and Kashmir. This is part of tighter anti-terror actions, officials said. The operation focused on the Keshwan-Chatroo valley after reports of terrorist activity. Two terrorist groups with two to three operatives each from Jaish-e-Mohammad are believed to be hiding in the Doda-Kishtwar forest region. The spot has seen clashes before. Troops monitored the area using drones and aerial surveillance to locate the terrorists. Meanwhile, the Army’s Romeo Force searched Khanetar Top near the Indo-Pak border in Poonch, backed by sniffer dogs and aerial support. Vehicle checks have increased along the Pathankot-Jammu-Srinagar highway in Kathua, Samba, Jammu, and Udhampur districts as part of higher alert levels ahead of the New Year. Border security forces have been further strengthened. Police activated Village Defence Guards and border police teams along the Indo-Pak border to stop any infiltration attempts, officials confirmed. The security operation reflects ongoing efforts to keep the region safe from terrorist threats.