How Long Can 35 Pakistani Terrorists Hide? Army Launches Winter Offensive in J&K Amid Chillai Kalan - Video

Amid

biting winter temperatures, the Indian Army has ramped up its counter-terrorism operations in Jammu and Kashmir. During the Chillai Kalan period, troops have been active in the high-altitude, snowbound areas of Kishtwar and Doda districts, conducting extensive searches and security sweeps.According to Defence sources, 30–35 Pakistani terrorists are believed to be hiding in Jammu, prompting the army to accelerate its winter counter-terror operations.

Counterterror ops in J&K amid Chillai Kalan

Using a combination of drones, thermal imaging technology, and coordinated joint forces, the Indian Army continues its focused search to neutralise these terrorist elements and prevent infiltration, Times Now learnt, according to Defence sources. Officials say the winter offensive underscores the army’s commitment to maintaining security in challenging terrain despite extreme weather conditions.Winter in Jammu and Kashmir, especially the brutal Chillai Kalan period, has been viewed as a natural pause button in counter-terror operations. Heavy snowfall, closed passes and sub-zero temperatures traditionally forced security forces into a defensive posture, while terrorists used the season as cover to regroup, hide and survive. That assumption no longer holds.This winter marks a clear doctrinal shift in India’s counter-terror strategy in the Jammu region. The Indian Army’s intensified operations across Kishtwar and Doda are not merely tactical adjustments; they signal a strategic intent to deny terrorism its last remaining advantage, terrain and season.By pushing operations into higher, snowbound and previously inaccessible areas, the Army has effectively declared that winter will no longer be a refuge. Temporary bases, high-altitude surveillance posts and continuous patrols along ridgelines underline a simple message: there will be no seasonal lull, no operational pause, and no safe havens, regardless of weather.