New Delhi, Feb. 19 -- In a major security push across the higher reaches of Jammu and Kashmir, the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has established 43 Temporary Operating Bases (TOBs) in hilly terrains located at altitudes of nearly 6,000 feet and above, significantly strengthening counter-terror deployment in vulnerable mountainous zones.

The move comes in the aftermath of the April 22, 2025, terrorist attack on tourists in the Baisaran meadow near Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in South Kashmir. The attack, which triggered nationwide outrage and renewed security concerns, prompted a comprehensive review of area domination strategies, particularly in high-altitude forest belts that have historically served as infiltration an...