Srinagar, May 13: Three terrorists were killed in a gunfight with police and security forces in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Tuesday, police said.
“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 firefight ensued, which resulted in elimination of three hardcore terrorists,” said an army spokesman onX.
Officials identified the slain as Shahid Kuttay s/o Mohd Yousuf Kuttay r/o Chotipora Heerpora, Shopian, and Adnan Shafi Dar of Wanduna Melhora Shopian.
They said Shahid had joined the terrorist ranks on March 08, 2023. He was a category A militant and affiliated with the LeT.
“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 of being involved in the killing of TA Personnel at Behibagh, Kulgam on Feb 03, 2025,” said an official.
Adnan had joined LeT on Oct 18, 2024 and was a category C terrorist, said the source. “He was involved in the killing of a non-local labourer at Wachi, Shopian on Oct 18, 2024,” added the official.
