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Time of India
15-05-2025
- Time of India
Encounter under way between security forces and terrorists in J&K's Awantipora
NEW DELHI: An encounter broke out between security forces and terrorists in Tral area of Jammu and Kashmir 's Awantipora on Thursday. "Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora," J&K Police wrote on X. "Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," it added. This comes days after three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with the armed forces under Operation Keller in Shopian. The slain terrorists were linked to Pakistan-backed banned outfit LeT. Two of them — Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar — were locals from Shopian. Their family homes had been demolished after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The identity of the third terrorist is yet to be confirmed. Security forces also seized a massive cache of weapons and ammunition, including rifles, bullets, and grenades a day after gunning down the three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists under Operation Keller. The recovered arms are believed to have belonged to the trio neutralised on Tuesday during a joint operation in the dense forests of Shoekal Keller. Operation Keller was launched following intelligence inputs from Rashtriya Rifles about the presence of armed terrorists in the area. The encounter marks Kashmir's second major counterterrorism success this year, following the March 16 killing of a Pakistani terrorist in Handwara. Security forces remain on high alert amid a temporary pause in Indo-Pak hostilities that followed India's May 7 airstrikes on nine terror launchpads in PoK under Operation Sindoor .
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Operation Keller: Huge arms haul recovered in J&K's Shopian after elimination of 3 LeT terrorists - All you need to know
NEW DELHI: A day after eliminating three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists in a fierce encounter, security forces on Wednesday recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. The weapons, comprising AK-series rifles, grenades, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition, were found in the dense forests of Shoekal Keller, where the terrorists had been hiding before the confrontation. The recovery followed a joint counterterrorism operation led by the Indian Army , CRPF, and J&K Police under, Operation Keller . Acting on intelligence inputs received by the Rashtriya Rifles, security forces launched a swift cordon and search mission in the upper reaches of Shopian, approximately 80 km from Srinagar. On Tuesday, three militants affiliated with the Pakistan-backed terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba were gunned down after a brief but intense firefight. Among the dead were two local youths from Shopian, Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar, whose family homes were demolished using explosives. Both had been involved in recent terror activities in the region. "Based on inputs by intelligence agencies about presence of terrorists in the Keller Forest of Shopian District, J\&K, a joint operation was launched by Indian Army, J&K Police and CRPF on 13 May 2025, resulting in neutralisation of three hardcore terrorists including the local commander of LeT/TRF after an intense encounter. The three were actively involved in recent terror activities in the region. Recoveries from the operation include AK series rifles, large quantity of ammunition, grenades and other war like stores. The success of this operation is the result of an excellent synergy between all Security Forces and Intelligence Agencies. Indian Army remains unwavering in its mission to eliminate terror. Every attempt to disrupt peace will be met with decisive and unrelenting force," the Indian Army said in a statement. Operation Keller came in the backdrop of massive terror hunt launched by Indian armed forces. On April 22 , Pakistan-sponsored terror attack in Pahalgam took place, which claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the Valley. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor , a coordinated retaliatory strike on May 7 that targeted nine terrorist launchpads across Pakistan and PoK. These precision airstrikes destroyed 9 key terror infrastructure, including high-value targets, Jaish-e-Mohammed's Bahawalpur headquarters and Lashkar-e-Taiba's key bastion in Muridke, in mainland Pakistan. While authorities have not yet confirmed whether the militants killed in Shopian had direct links to the Pahalgam massacre, investigations are ongoing. Meanwhile, security forces remain on high alert in the region. Despite the ceasefire announced last week between India and Pakistan, counterinsurgency efforts within Kashmir continue at full scale.
United News of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- United News of India
Three Lashkar militants killed in Shopian behind recent terror activities: Army
Srinagar, May 14 (UNI) A day after three militants affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba and its shadow outfit "The Resistance Front" were killed in a gunfight in south Kashmir's Shopian district, the Army said the trio were actively involved in recent terror activities in the region. The militants — Shahid Kuttay, Adnan Shafi Dar, and Ehsan ul Haq Sheikh — all residents of Shopian, were killed during an encounter in the upper reaches of Keller on Tuesday. Officials identified Kuttay as the operational commander of LeT in South Kashmir. According to the Army, the operation was launched based on intelligence inputs regarding the presence of militants in the Keller forest. A joint team of the Army, J&K Police, and CRPF was involved in the operation, which culminated in the elimination of the three 'hardcore terrorists,' including the LeT/TRF commander. 'The three were actively involved in recent terror activities in the region. Recoveries from the operation include AK series rifles, a large quantity of ammunition, grenades and other war-like stores,' the Army said in a statement. It added that the operation was a result of excellent coordination between security forces and intelligence agencies. Reaffirming its commitment, the Army stated: 'We remain unwavering in our mission to eliminate terrorism. Every attempt to disturb peace will be met with decisive and unrelenting force.' Defence officials said that in the wake of the Pahalgam massacre, security forces have significantly intensified operations against LeT and other terror outfits. Vulnerable routes and areas in South Kashmir have been re-dominated and put under heightened surveillance. 'For the past several days, we had continuous inputs about terrorist movement in Shopian. On the night of May 12, their presence was confirmed in the upper reaches of Keller,' a defence official said. A joint operation was swiftly initiated, and on the morning of May 13, around 9 AM, troops spotted movement of three armed militants. 'When challenged, they opened indiscriminate fire. Our troops retaliated effectively, resulting in the neutralisation of all three,' the official said, adding the trio were responsible for multiple terrorist incidents in the region.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Time of India
Huge cache of weapons, ammunition seized in J&K's Shopian; linked to terrorists killed in Operation Keller
Security forces in J&K's Shopian recovered a large cache of weapons after neutralizing three LeT terrorists in Operation Keller. The slain militants, linked to the banned outfit, included two locals whose homes were demolished after the Pahalgam attack. NEW DELHI: Security forces on Wednesday seized a massive cache of weapons and ammunition, including rifles, bullets and grenades in J&K's Shopian, a day after three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorists were gunned down in encounter under Operation Keller . The recovered arms are believed to have belonged to the trio neutralised on Tuesday during a joint operation by the Army and paramilitary forces in the dense forests of Shoekal Keller. The slain terrorists were linked to Pakistan-backed banned outfit LeT. Two of them — Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar — were locals from Shopian. Their family homes had been demolished after the April 22 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists. The identity of the third terrorist is yet to be confirmed. While investigators are yet to establish a direct link between the trio and the Pahalgam massacre, police records show Kuttay had been an active terrorist since March 2023 and was involved in multiple attacks, including the April 8 shooting at Danish Resort in Shopian, which left two German tourists and their driver injured. Dar, who joined LeT in October 2024, killed a migrant labourer in Shopian's Wachi the same day he joined the group, police said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 'Swing is King': Mr. Hemant's Strategy Finally Explained in Free Session TradeWise Learn More Undo Posters in Urdu have appeared across Shopian offering a reward of Rs 20 lakh for leads on suspects involved in the Pahalgam killings. One reads: 'Those who killed innocents do not have a place in our country.' Operation Keller was launched following intelligence inputs from Rashtriya Rifles about the presence of armed terrorists in the area. The encounter marks Kashmir's second major counterterrorism success this year, following the March 16 killing of a Pakistani terrorist in Handwara. Security forces remain on high alert amid a temporary pause in Indo-Pak hostilities that followed India's May 7 airstrikes on nine terror launchpads in PoK under Operation Sindoor.
Hans India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Top LeT commander among 3 terrorists killed
Srinagar: In a major success for the joint forces in Jammu and Kashmir, the operational chief commander of terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), is among the three terrorists killed in a gunfight on Tuesday in Shopian district. Police said that the operational Chief Commander of LeT, Shahid Kuttay, is among the three terrorists killed in today's encounter in Shukroo Keller area of Shopian. Shahid Kuttay of Chotipora Heerpora village in Shopian was one of the most wanted terrorists who joined terror ranks on March 8, 2023 and was involved in many terror-related cases. "He was involved in the firing incident of the Danish resort on April 8, 2024, in which two German tourists and the driver were injured. He was also involved in killing of a BJP Sarpanch and TA personnel at Beighbagh Kulgam. "Second terrorist has been identified as Adnan Shafi Dar son of Mohd Shafi Dar resident of Wanduna Melhora. Identity of third one is being ascertained," police said. Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight with the joint forces in Keller area of Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district. V. K. Birdi, IGP (Kashmir), told reporters that three terrorists have been killed. Joint forces had launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the Shukroo Keller area of Shopian district after intelligence inputs said that a group of terrorists was hiding there. When challenged, the terrorists fired, after which an encounter started during which three terrorists were killed. The operation is continuing in the area, police said. As per sources, two to three terrorists were believed to be trapped in the area. The Indian Army, in a statement, said that based on specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in Shoekal Keller, a search and destroy Operation was launched. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire, and fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in the elimination of three hardcore terrorists, it added. "Operation is in progress," the Indian Army said. This is the second terrorist act in Jammu and Kashmir after the ceasefire understanding between Indian and Pakistan on May 11.
