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Security forces personnel during an encounter with terrorists in Shopian, J & K, Tuesday, May 13, 2025. ( | Photo Credit: PTI
Three terrorists were Tuesday believed to have been killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian district of Jammu and Kashmir, officials said.
Based on a specific input about the presence of terrorists in Shukroo Keller area of the south Kashmir district, security forces launched a cordon and search operation there.
They said the search operation turned into an encounter after the terrorists fired upon the forces who retaliated.
In the exchange of fire, three terrorists were believed to be killed as their bodies were sighted in the deep vegetation area in the forests, the officials said.
The bodies were yet to be recovered, they added.
The operation is ongoing.
OPERATION KELLER
— ADG PI - INDIAN ARMY (@adgpi) May 13, 2025
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… pic.twitter.com/KZwIkEGiLF
Published on May 13, 2025
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