Operation Nader: Three Terrorists Neutralized in Awantipora Gunfight
That operation too involved the combined forces of the Indian Army, CRPF, and local police.
Operation Nader: A joint counterterrorism operation conducted in the Nader area of Tral in Jammu and Kashmir’s Awantipora has resulted in the elimination of three terrorists, the Indian Army confirmed on Thursday.
The operation, named Operation Nader, was carried out in the early hours following actionable intelligence inputs, prompting a coordinated effort by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).
Troops launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in the forested region of Tral after observing suspicious movement. When challenged, the suspected terrorists opened fire, leading to an intense exchange of gunfire. The encounter ultimately led to the death of all three militants.
The Army’s Chinar Corps shared an update on social media platform X, stating: “Three hardcore terrorists have been eliminated in the ongoing operation at Nader, Awantipora. Identity of terrorists is being ascertained.”
The operation is part of a broader crackdown on terror networks in the region, intensified after the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed 26 lives and was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a known Lashkar-e-Taiba affiliate.
Earlier this week, three other terrorists, including a top TRF commander, were killed in a separate encounter in Shopian’s Keller Forest, where weapons and explosives were recovered. That operation too involved the combined forces of the Indian Army, CRPF, and local police.
Security experts believe these operations are tied to the strategic aftermath of Operation Sindoor, in which Indian forces reportedly struck multiple terror bases across Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. The TRF and LeT infrastructure at Bhawalpur and Muridke, long considered safe havens, were among the reported targets.
Authorities continue to monitor the region closely, and further operations are expected in the coming days as security agencies aim to dismantle remaining militant cells operating in South Kashmir.