Three terrorists killed in encounter with security forces in J&K's Shopian
Encounter in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir, as security forces conduct a joint operation in Keller forests.
Three terrorists were killed during an encounter that broke out in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Tuesday after security forces launched an operation in the forests of Keller, the Indian Army 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 firefight ensued, which resulted in elimination of three hardcore terrorists. Operation is in progressm” the army said in a statement.
There is a possibility of the presence of two to three terrorists in the forest, People aware of the development said.
The armed forces have been engaging in combing operations in the forests of South Kashmir and Kistwar since the April 22 terror attacks in Pahalgam in which 26 people had died with several others injured.
Today's operation was launched early in the morning, however it's not clear whether the suspected terrorists who are holed up in the forests of Shopian are involved in the Pahalgam killings.
Meanwhile, posters were seen in different parts of Pulwama district, announcing ₹20 lakh reward on information of terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack
Earlier, the Jammu and Kashmir Police released sketches and identities of three terrorists said to be involved in the terror attack in Pahalgam. All three terrorists are affiliated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba, and a bounty of ₹20 lakh for each of the three terrorists was announced by the Police.
