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Mint
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Mint
Operation Keller: What does it mean? What happened under Indian Army's new mission? What we know so far
The Indian Army has launched Operation Keller, days after it destroyed nine terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir (PoK) as part of Operation Sindoor. Operation Keller was a "search and destroy" mission launched by the Indian Army in Shoekal Keller, or Shukroo Keller, area of Shopian, Jammu & Kashmir. Shopian is a district in South Kashmir. Operation Keller was conducted on May 13, 2025. The Indian Army said on Tuesday, May 13, that it launched a "search and destroy Operation" after receiving information about the presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller of the Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. The army posted on X in this regard, marking the social media note as 'OPERATION KELLER.' The post read, "OPERATION KELLER; On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation." The "Operation is in progress," the Indian Army said on Tuesday. Since then, there has been no other update on 'OPERATION KELLER.' The Indian army said three "hardcore terrorists" were killed during the operation, under which the "terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce firefight ensued." "During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in elimination of three hardcore terrorists," the army said. Top Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander Shahid Kuttay was among three terrorists killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday, officials told news agency PTI on Tuesday, May 13. A police official identified two of the three deceased terrorists as Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi. The identity of the third one was being ascertained. According to the report, Shahid Kuttay was a resident of Chotipora Heerpora area of Shopian. He had joined the terror ranks in March 2023. He was a category "A" terrorist and a top LeT commander, the official said. Kuttay was allegedly involved in several terror incidents and anti-national activities, including in the killing of BJP sarpanch at Heerpora on May 18, 2024. Adnan Shafi was said to be a resident of Wanduna Melhora area of Shopian. He had joined the LeT in October 2024 and was a category "C" terrorist. He was allegedly involved in the killing of non-local labourer at Wachi, Shopian on October 18, 2024, the official said.
Deccan Herald
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Deccan Herald
Three LeT terrorists killed in encounter in Kashmir's Shopian
OPERATION KELLER On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce…
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Business Standard
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Business Standard
Three terrorists gunned down in J-K's Shopian; army says op ongoing
The security forces killed three terrorists in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday. Taking to X, Additional Directorate General of Public Information wrote, "On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about the presence of terrorists in the general area of Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire, and fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in the elimination of three hardcore terrorists (sic)." The ADGPI further said that the operation is still in progress. This comes just days after both India and Pakistan announced an "understanding to stop all firing and military action". Both India and Pakistan engaged in cross-border drone and missile strikes, which came after India launched ' Operation Sindoor ' on terrorist infrastructure at nine locations in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK). The coordinated missile strikes were in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists. It is worth noting that earlier today, Jammu and Kashmir police released photos of three terror suspects for their alleged involvement in the Pahalgam attack and announced a reward of ₹20 lakh. VIDEO | Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir: Police release photos of three Pahalgam terror attack suspects, announce reward of Rs 20 lakh. #PahalgamTerroristAttack (Full video available on PTI Videos - — Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) May 13, 2025 Pakistan claims 11 military personnel killed Pakistan on Tuesday claimed that its 11 military personnel were killed and 78 others injured during the recent military confrontation with India, PTI reported. In a statement, the Pakistani military also claimed that 40 civilians died and 121 others were injured on the night of May 6-7, when India launched 'Operation Sindoor'. India has maintained that the precision strikes were launched to destroy terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and PoK, and military installations and civilians were not the target.
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Two among three Lashkar terrorists killed in Operation Keller in J&K's Shopian: What we know about the terrorists
Representative Image (ANI Image) NEW DELHI: Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with the armed forces in an Operation Keller on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir 's Shopian. Under Operation Keller, the Rashtriyas Rifles Unit received information on the presence of terrorists in the general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian. On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a Rashtriyas Rifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian, Indian Army launched a search and destroy Operation," Army said. — adgpi (@adgpi) by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Tap Into Real-Time Signals Designed to Support Your Trading Decisions Trader Headline Learn More Undo Two among three terrorists have been identified, according to ANI citing sources and added that the identity of one is yet to be confirmed. One of the terrorists is identified as Shahid Kuttay son of Mohd Yousuf Kuttay and resident of Chotipora Heerpora, Shopian. Date of Joining: March 08, 2023 (LeT, Cat -A). He was involved in the firing incident at Danish Resort on April 08, 2024 in which two German tourists, and one driver were injured. He was involved in the killing of BJP Sarpanch at Heerpora, Shopian on May 18, 2024. He is suspected involved in the killing of TA Personnel at Behibagh, Kulgam on February 03, 2025. The second terrorist has been identified as Adnan Shafi Dar s/o Mohd Shafi Dar r/o Wanduna Melhora, Shopian . Date of joining- Oct 18, 2024. ( LeT, Cat- C). He was involved in the killing of non local labourer at Wachi, Shopian on Oct 18, 2024. This comes days after India and Pakistan's agreement for an immediate ceasefire. It all started with the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Responding to the incident, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7. After this, Pakistan launched drone strikes targeting locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Although Indian defence systems successfully intercepted these attacks, concerns grew about potential escalation between the two nuclear-capable nations. The ceasefire agreement proved short-lived, with Pakistan violating the terms within hours in Srinagar and other border regions. The Indian government subsequently issued a stern warning, establishing that any future terrorist activities on Indian territory would be considered warfare and met with appropriate military response. A senior government representative stated: "Any future act of terror in India will be considered an act of war against the country and will be responded to accordingly." This declaration signifies a fundamental change in India's strategic position, establishing strict boundaries for Pakistan-based terrorist organisations.
The Hindu
13-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Shopian encounter: Three terrorists killed, search operation still on, says Army
Three terrorists were killed, on Tuesday (May 13, 2025) in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, the Indian Army said. Also read: Cross-border shelling leaves five civilians dead in Jammu and Kashmir Based on a specific intelligence about the presence of terrorists in Shoekal Keller area of Shopian, the Army launched a search and destroy operation there, it said. OPERATION KELLER On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce… — ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 13, 2025 The Army said that the operation turned into a firefight after the terrorists opened 'heavy fire'. The forces retaliated and three terrorists were killed. The operation is going on, it added.
