The Indian army on Tuesday conducted Operation Keller resulting in the encounter of three terrorists including the local commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba or The Resistance Front. The security forces seized a huge amount of weapons including AK series rifles and large quantities of ammunition and grenades, a day after the encounter, as reported by PTI.
The operation was carried out based on the intelligence of the Rashtriya Rifles Unit in the Keller forest of Shopian district in Jammu and Kashmir. Two of the three terrorists were locals from Shopian named Shahid Kuttay and Adnan Shafi Dar whose homes were demolished after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed the lives of 26 individuals.
The Indian Army posted a statement on X stating, “On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a Rashtriya Rifles Unit, about the presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian, Indian Army 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.”
“The success of this operation is the result of an excellent synergy between all Security Forces and Intelligence Agencies. The Indian Army remains unwavering in its mission to eliminate terror. Every attempt to disrupt peace will be met with decisive and unrelenting peace,” it added further.
The Indian army had also mentioned that the operation is under progress. The police have also put up posters offering a Rs. 20 lakh reward for information on suspects involved in the Pahalgam attack.
