Kathua SSP Shobhit Saxena revealed that recent encounters in Kathua thwarted a major terror plot. The infiltration route used by Pakistani terrorists has been exposed and blocked. A large cache of arms, ammunition, and drugs was recovered, indicating plans for deadly attacks and a prolonged stay, while security forces are actively pursuing remaining fugitives.
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