{"id":13270,"date":"2026-02-25T20:21:33","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:21:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/?p=13270"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:21:33","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:21:33","slug":"jk-police-unveil-snow-leopard-squad-for-mountain-security-ops","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kashmirthunder.in\/index.php\/2026\/02\/25\/jk-police-unveil-snow-leopard-squad-for-mountain-security-ops\/","title":{"rendered":"J&#038;K Police unveil \u2018Snow Leopard\u2019 squad for mountain security ops"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Elite squad trained to neutralise terror threats in high altitude zones<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Srinagar, Feb 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday unveiled its newly formed elite \u201cSnow Leopard\u201d squad, a specialized high-altitude unit created to strengthen security and carryout anti-terror operations in mountainous and snow bound regions across the Union Territory.<\/p>\n<p>According to the details available with the news agency\u2014Kashmir News Observer (KNO) the squad has been deployed for the first time during the ongoing Khelo India Winter Games in Gulmarg, where it is responsible for securing athletes, officials and visitors at elevations reaching nearly 14,000 feet.<\/p>\n<p>A top Police official told KNO that the deployment marks the operational debut of the unit, designed specifically for mountain security operations and extreme terrain challenges.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Snow Leopard squad has been raised to respond to emerging terror threats in high altitude zones, where terrorists attempt to exploit difficult terrain and harsh weather conditions. The unit consists primarily of personnel drawn from the Jammu and Kashmir Police\u2019s Special Operations Group and functions as a dedicated wing for snow and mountain warfare,\u201d the official added.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe squad personnel underwent over six months of intensive specialized training, conducted alongside elite formations including the Army\u2019s Para Commandos and the Greyhounds Special Forces to enhance combat readiness and operational coordination. The squad has been trained to operate in sub zero temperatures reaching minus 20 degrees Celsius, low oxygen environments, dense forests and avalanche prone areas,\u201d\u00a0 he said, adding, \u201c Apart from combat roles, the unit has also received disaster response training to handle avalanches, landslides, and other natural emergencies common in mountainous areas.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The unit currently comprises more than 100 trained personnel, the Snow Leopard squad can be deployed anywhere across Jammu and Kashmir where high altitude operations are required, the official said. (KNO)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Elite squad trained to neutralise terror threats in high altitude zones Srinagar, Feb 25: The Jammu and Kashmir Police on Wednesday unveiled its newly formed elite \u201cSnow Leopard\u201d squad, a specialized high-altitude unit created to strengthen security and carryout anti-terror operations in mountainous and snow bound regions across the Union Territory. 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