Terror attacks in Jammu

Jammu, the winter capital of Jammu and Kashmir, has increasingly been targeted by terror outfits in recent years, especially along districts bordering Pakistan. Though relatively more stable than the Kashmir Valley, terror attacks in Jammu have surged since 2023, prompting heightened military vigilance and frequent civilian alerts.

This page brings you timely updates on terrorist activity, security responses, border infiltration alerts, and civilian impact—curated and verified for readers of Moneycontrol.com.

• June 11, 2025 – Reasi Terror Attack

A major ambush was carried out on a bus carrying pilgrims in the Reasi district. At least 10 people were killed and over 30 injured. The terrorists reportedly opened fire and caused the vehicle to fall into a gorge. A massive combing operation is underway.

• April 2024 – Rajouri Twin Blasts

Two IED blasts rocked a civilian area in Rajouri, killing 5 and injuring 10 others. Security agencies believe the explosives were planted by recently infiltrated foreign terrorists.

• August 2023 – Kathua Encounter

In an overnight operation, two terrorists were gunned down by the army near the International Border in Kathua. Arms, grenades, and Pakistani currency were recovered.

• Jammu’s Pir Panjal and International Border areas like Poonch, Rajouri, Kathua, and Samba have witnessed increased attempts at infiltration. Despite robust fencing, militants use forest routes, tunnels, and river beds to cross over. Drone surveillance, night patrols, and intelligence-driven raids have been intensified post-2024.
• Terrorist groups are increasingly targeting pilgrim routes, military installations, and border villages, indicating a shift in strategy aimed at destabilizing relatively peaceful zones in Jammu.

• Operation Trinetra & Reasi Sweep: Security forces have launched back-to-back operations in suspected hideouts across mountainous and forested terrain.
• Deployment of Special Forces: NSG and Para-SF units have been temporarily stationed in vulnerable zones.
• Civilian Precautions: Local populations have been issued helpline numbers, movement restrictions, and school shutdowns in affected blocks.
• The administration in Jammu has also begun using AI-based surveillance and facial recognition cameras at border checkpoints and pilgrimage routes, especially during events like Vaishno Devi Yatra.