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India Today
29-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
After Sindoor: Military response up, terror down
Indian security forces killed three terrorists on July 28 in Harwan, near Srinagar's Dachigam National Park. This is the latest in a series of operations by Indian security forces following the Pahalgam terror attack in May 7's Operation Sindoor, Indian security forces have led more operations, like Keller, Nader, and Mahadev, where multiple terrorists were killed in Shopian, Tral, and Srinagar. Since then, terrorist activity has reduced in Jammu and Kashmir, especially in IN J&KBetween January and July this year, Jammu and Kashmir witnessed 98 terror-related incidents, and 32 terrorists were killed in various encounters. There were 11 incidents in January and 17 in February, with no terrorists killed in February despite the spike. However, the situation escalated in March, which recorded the highest number of terror-related incidents at 21, followed by April with 16. The most intense month was May, both in terms of operations and outcomes, where 13 terrorists were killed in 13 separate spike in terrorist eliminations was largely due to Operation Sindoor and follow-up actions like Operation Keller and Operation Nader, all conducted within the same month. The focus during this period was firmly on tackling cross-border May, the number of incidents began to decline. June recorded 12 incidents, and in July, terror incidents dropped to eight, making it the calmest month this year. The number of terrorists killed also followed a similar pattern, peaking in May, dropping to four in June, and further to three in nature of terror activity in Jammu and Kashmir appears to be shifting. Earlier, most incidents were concentrated in South Kashmir and along the border. But recent attacks and encounters, including the deadly Pahalgam ambush in April and the July operation near Harwan in Srinagar, show that violence is now moving closer to urban of OP SindoorAfter Operation Sindoor, the Indian government launched several operations to eliminate internal terror cells. On May 13, in Shopian's Keller Forest, three terrorists were killed, including a local Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, during a joint Army, Police, and CRPF operation. Weapons and ammunition were recovered from the two days later, on May 15, another operation in Tral's Nader area neutralised three more terrorists, including Shahid Kuttay, who was linked to several attacks in South Kashmir. The most recent strike took place on July 28 in Harwan near Srinagar, where Para Special Forces gunned down three high-value targets, including Hashim Moosa, a Pakistani ex-commando and one of the key planners behind the Pahalgam attack. This operation followed weeks of surveillance and communication tracking.- EndsTune InMust Watch
India Today
17-05-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Raids in 10 places in Kashmir, including Srinagar, as part of anti-terror ops
Extensive anti-terror raids are underway across multiple locations in Jammu and Kashmir, as security agencies intensified operations in the wake of the recent terrorist attack in State Investigation Agency (SIA) of the Jammu and Kashmir Police is conducting searches at no fewer than 10 locations across the Kashmir Valley, including Kupwara, Srinagar, Ganderbal, and Baramulla districts in central and north Kashmir. advertisementHowever, no arrests or recoveries have been reported as of now on Saturday. In the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, security forces have intensified their operations in specific areas of south Kashmir, killing six terrorists over the past three days, officials General of Police (IGP), Kashmir, VK Birdi told news agency PTI that "security agencies reviewed their strategy in light of recent terror activities, and our operations were intensified accordingly."Encounters took place in the Keller area of Shopian on Tuesday and in the Nadar area of Tral in Pulwama on Thursday. Three terrorists were killed in each the six slain militants, the most prominent was Shahid Kuttay, who had been involved in several major attacks. These include the killing of a sarpanch in Shopian's Heerpora on May 18 last year and a firing incident at the Danish Resort on April 8 last year, in which two German tourists and a driver were injured, officials April 22, a group of terrorists -- including both Pakistani nationals and local operatives linked to the Lashkar-e-Taiba -- opened fire at tourists in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam. While security officials have identified the perpetrators, they remain at large and are yet to be traced after fleeing the InMust Watch IN THIS STORY#Jammu and Kashmir
Hans India
16-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Jammu and Kashmir Security Forces Eliminate Six Terrorists in Two Major Operations
In a significant counter-terrorism effort, Indian security forces have neutralized six terrorists in two separate operations in South Kashmir. The operations, conducted by the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), targeted militants affiliated with Pakistan-based groups Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF). The first operation took place in the Keller area of Shopian district, where three militants were killed. Among the deceased was Shahid Kuttay, a top commander of TRF. The second operation occurred in the Pulwama district, resulting in the elimination of three more terrorists. Arms and ammunition, including assault rifles, were recovered from both sites. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kashmir, V.K. Birdi, stated that these operations were part of a strategic review following recent terrorist activities in the region. He emphasized that the intensified focus on operations aims to dismantle terror networks and ensure the safety of civilians. These developments come amid heightened tensions following the deadly terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22, which resulted in 26 civilian casualties. In response, India launched Operation Sindoor, targeting terrorist-linked sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Additionally, India has submitted evidence to the United Nations, seeking to designate TRF as a terrorist organization. The recent operations underscore India's commitment to countering terrorism and maintaining peace and security in Jammu and Kashmir.
India.com
15-05-2025
- India.com
J&K Encounter: Gunfight Breaks Out Between Security Forces And Terrorists In Awantipora
J&K Encounter: A fresh encounter erupted between the police forces and terrorists in the Nader, Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. The Kashmir police informed about the encounter and shared a post on their official 'X' handle. "Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow", the 'X' post from Kashmir police read. Further details are awaited on the matter. #Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of #Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow.@JmuKmrPolice — Kashmir Zone Police (@KashmirPolice) May 15, 2025 Meanwhile, three terrorists affiliated with affiliation to the Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in an encounter in Shopian, South Kashmir on Tuesday. The confirmation of the identification of two out of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)-affiliated terrorists has been made, sources told ANI. Three of the terrorists were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in the Shopian district. According to ANI sources, one of the terrorists was identified as Shahid Kuttay, son of Mohd Yousuf Kuttay and a resident of Chotipora Heerpora in Shopian. He was a Category A, LeT operative who was involved in the firing incident at the Danish Resort in Srinagar on April 8, 2024, in which two German tourists and one driver were injured. He joined the terror outfit on March 8, 2023. Kuttay was involved in the killing of a BJP Sarpanch at Heerpora on May 18, 2024 and was suspect involved in the killing of Territorial Army Personnel at Behibagh in Kulgam on February 3, 2025. The other identified terrorist was Adnan Shafi Dar, son of Mohd Shafi Dar, who was a resident of Wanduna Melhora in Shopian. He joined the terror outfit on October 18, 2024 and was a category C LeT operative. He was involved in the killing of non-local labourers at Wachi in Shopian on October 18, 2024. However, the identity of the last terrorist is yet to be confirmed.
India Gazette
15-05-2025
- India Gazette
Encounter breaks out between security forces and terrorists in J-K's Tral
Awantipora (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 15 (ANI): An encounter broke out between the police forces and terrorists in the Nader, Tral area of Awantipora in Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday morning. The Kashmir police shared a post on their official 'X' handle and informed about the development. 'Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow', the 'X' post from Kashmir police read. Further details are awaited into the matter. Meanwhile, three terrorists with affiliation to the Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in an encounter in Shopian, South Kashmir on Tuesday. The confirmation of the identification of two out of three Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)-affiliated terrorists has been made, sources told ANI. Three of the terrorists were killed in the Shukroo forest area of Keller in the Shopian district. According to sources, one of the terrorists was identified as Shahid Kuttay, son of Mohd Yousuf Kuttay and a resident of Chotipora Heerpora in Shopian. He was a Category A, LeT operative who was involved in the firing incident at the Danish Resort in Srinagar on April 8, 2024, in which two German tourists and one driver were injured. He joined the terror outfit on March 8, 2023. Kuttay was involved in the killing of a BJP Sarpanch at Heerpora on May 18, 2024 and was suspect involved in the killing of Territorial Army Personnel at Behibagh in Kulgam on February 3, 2025. The other identified terrorist was Adnan Shafi Dar, son of Mohd Shafi Dar, who was a resident of Wanduna Melhora in Shopian. He joined the terror outfit on October 18, 2024 and was a category C LeT operative. He was involved in the killing of non-local labourers at Wachi in Shopian on October 18, 2024. However, the identity of the last terrorist is yet to be confirmed. (ANI)
