Operation Nader: Encounter underway between security forces, terrorists in Pulwama's Tral; 3 terrorists killed

Encounter is currently underway in Pulwama's Tral

As part of "Operation Nader" launched by the Chinar Corps, an encounter broke out in the Nader village of Tral area in Awantipora in Kashmir. The Kashmir Police said in an X post that the police and the security forces are on the job, as a gunfight between the security forces and the terrorists was reported. The Kashmir Police said that more details will follow as and when the encounter progresses.

A police official told PTI that security forces launched cordon and search operation in the Nader area after getting specific inputs on the presence of terrorists in the area.

Three terrorists have been killed in the operation, PTI quoted a police official as saying.

This comes amid many other encounters that were reported after the Pahalgam attack that claimed the lives of 26 people, mostly tourists, after terrorists opened fire on them.

"Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow," the X post by Kashmir Zone Police read.

"On 15 May 2025, based on specific intelligence input from Int agency, a Cordon & Search Operation was launched by Indian Army, J&K Police and Srinagar Sector CRPF at Nader, Tral, Awantipora. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce gunfight ensued. Operation is in progress," the Indian Army's Chinar Corps said in an X post.

This is the second such operation in 48 hours. Just two days ago, the Indian Army had killed three terrorists as part of Operation Keller in Shopian in Kashmir. According to reports, the encounter had first broken out in Kulgam during the night and shifted to Shopian after the terrorists moved there.

"OPERATION KELLER. On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a #RashtriyasRifles Unit, about the presence of terrorists in the general area Shoekal Keller, #Shopian, #IndianArmy launched a search and destroy Operation. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and a fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in the elimination of three hardcore terrorists. Operation is in progress," the Indian Army said in an X post.