Three terrorists of Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in a gunfight with security forces in the forest area of Shukroo Keller in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, on Tuesday (May 13), officials said. Two of the terrorists killed in the encounter have been identified, while the identity of the third terrorist is yet to be confirmed, according to police sources.
Operation Keller
According to the Indian Army, based on a specific intelligence of a Rashtriyas Rifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, Indian Army launched a search and destroy Operation. the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the forces who retaliated.
"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 progress," the Indian Army said in an X post.
Two terrorists identified
The first terrorist was identified as Shahid Kuttay, a resident of Chotipora, Heerpora, Shopian. He joined LeT, Cat-A on March 8, 2023. 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 of being involved in the killing of TA Personnel at Behibagh, Kulgam on February 3, 2025, said sources.
The second terrorist has been identified as Adnan Shafi Da, a resident of Wanduna Melhora, Shopian. He joined LeT, Cat-C on October 18, 2024. He was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer at Wachi, Shopian on October 18, 2024.
J-K security agencies put up posters of terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack
This development comes shortly after security agencies put up posters featuring three Pakistani terrorists — Adil Hussain Thoker, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa — who are suspected to have played a key role in the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack.
Such posters were seen in different parts of southern Kashmir, including Shopian district. According to the posters, a bounty of Rs 20 lakh has been announced for information leading to the neutralisation of terrorists. The poster also states that Kashmir is united in the war against Pakistan-sponsored terrorism.
Earlier, security agencies released the sketches of three men suspected of being involved in the terror attack. The men, all Pakistanis, are Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah and Abu Talha, officials said. They had code names Moosa, Yunus and Asif and were involved in terror-related incidents in Poonch.
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