Three terrorists have been killed in an encounter with security forces in south Kashmir’s Awantipora this morning.
A fierce gunbattle was going on for the last two hours in the area, official sources said.
The encounter started at Nader and Tral area of Awantipora, which is a sub-district of Pulwama, in south Kashmir.
On Tuesday (May 13), three terrorists were killed in an encounter with security forces in Jammu and Kashmir’s Shopian. The encounter initially began in Kulgam and then shifted to a forest area in Shopian. Security forces intercepted the terrorists following an intelligence input.
The Indian Army posted on X, “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. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in elimination of three hardcore terrorists. Operation is in in progress.”
