Three terrorists affiliated with the Pakistan-backed Lashkar-e-Taiba were killed in a fierce gunfight with security forces in the Shukroo forest area of Kellar in South Kashmir’s Shopian district. Acting on specific intelligence about terrorist presence, security forces launched a massive cordon and search operation early Monday morning.
As police and army personnel began combing the dense forest, the hiding terrorists opened fire, triggering a retaliatory gun battle. In the ensuing exchange of fire, all three militants were neutralized. While the identities of the slain terrorists are yet to be officially confirmed, the operation is being hailed as a significant blow to terrorist activities in the region.
