Two among three Lashkar terrorists killed in Operation Keller in J&K's Shopian: What we know about the terrorists

NEW DELHI: Three Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists were killed in an encounter with the armed forces in an Operation Keller on Tuesday in Jammu and Kashmir 's Shopian.

Under Operation Keller, the Rashtriyas Rifles Unit received information on the presence of terrorists in the general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian.

On 13 May 2025, based on specific intelligence of a Rashtriyas Rifles Unit, about presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian, Indian Army launched a search and destroy Operation," Army said.


Two among three terrorists have been identified, according to ANI citing sources and added that the identity of one is yet to be confirmed.

• One of the terrorists is identified as Shahid Kuttay son of Mohd Yousuf Kuttay and resident of Chotipora Heerpora, Shopian. Date of Joining: March 08, 2023 (LeT, Cat -A). 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 involved in the killing of TA Personnel at Behibagh, Kulgam on February 03, 2025.
• The second terrorist has been identified as Adnan Shafi Dar s/o Mohd Shafi Dar r/o Wanduna Melhora, Shopian . Date of joining- Oct 18, 2024. ( LeT, Cat- C). He was involved in the killing of non local labourer at Wachi, Shopian on Oct 18, 2024.

This comes days after India and Pakistan's agreement for an immediate ceasefire. It all started with the devastating terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22. Responding to the incident, India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7.

After this, Pakistan launched drone strikes targeting locations across Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. Although Indian defence systems successfully intercepted these attacks, concerns grew about potential escalation between the two nuclear-capable nations.

The ceasefire agreement proved short-lived, with Pakistan violating the terms within hours in Srinagar and other border regions. The Indian government subsequently issued a stern warning, establishing that any future terrorist activities on Indian territory would be considered warfare and met with appropriate military response.

A senior government representative stated: "Any future act of terror in India will be considered an act of war against the country and will be responded to accordingly." This declaration signifies a fundamental change in India's strategic position, establishing strict boundaries for Pakistan-based terrorist organisations.