Indian Army and J&K Police hold Joint Press Briefing on elimination of terrorists in Shopian, Tral

Awantipora, Pulwama (J&K), May 16, 2025 (ANI): On anti-terror operations in Kelar & Tral areas, Maj Gen Dhananjay Joshi, GOC V Force, said, “On 12th May, we got information on the possible presence of a terrorist group in the higher reaches in Kelar. On the morning of 13th May, on detection of some movement, our parties challenged the terrorists, who retaliated with fire. Our parties neutralised them. The second operation in Tral area was conducted in a border village. As we were laying a cordon at this village, the terrorists positioned themselves in different houses and fired at us. At this time, the challenge we faced was rescuing the civilian villagers. After this, three terrorists were neutralised. One of the 6 terrorists neutralised, namely Shahid Kutte was involved in two major attacks, including an attack on a German tourist. He also a hand in funding activities.”