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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)
Hindustan Times
15-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Operation Keller launched on intelligence input,says army
After the killing of three terrorists in Keller forest of Shopian on Tuesday, the army on Wednesday said all local three terrorists were involved in recent terror incidents in Kashmir and said the operation was launched on the specific intelligence inputs. On Tuesday the army claimed to have killed three local terrorists affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba and it's shadow outfit The Resistance Front (TRF). The terrorists were identified by police as Shahid Kuttay, Adnan Shafi Dar and Ehsan ul Haq Sheikh of Shopian. Kuttay and Dar were identified on Tuesday and army identified third as gunned downed terrorist as Sheikh on Wednesday. Army described Kuttay as the operational commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba who was active in south Kashmir from a long time who was involved in fresh recruitment of cadres in the outfit. 'Based on inputs by intelligence agencies about presence of terrorists in the Keller forest of Shopian district, a joint op Police operation was launched by army, police and CRPF on May 13, resulting in neutralisation of three 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 Army said in a statement on Wednesday and termed the success of this operation result of an excellent synergy between all security forces and intelligence agencies. This was the first major encounter between security forces and terrorists in close to three weeks in the forests of south Kashmir, where a massive combing operation has been underway since the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that killed 26 people and escalated tension between India and Pakistan. Following the April 22 terror attack at the picturesque Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, army and J&K police launched a massive combing operation in the forests of south Kashmir and Kishtwar district in Jammu division. Police have detained dozens of overground workers across Kashmir Valley for questioning about the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. Police have already announced a cash reward of ₹20 lakh for providing information about the terrorists whose pictures and sketches were released by security forces last month.
