Operation Keller: Indian Army Neutralizes TRF Chief Shahid Kuttay in Shopian Encounter
Operation Keller: Indian Army Neutralizes TRF Chief Shahid Kuttay in Shopian Encounter
Date: May 13, 2025
Background
On May 13, 2025, the Indian Army carried out a high-level anti-terrorism mission in the Keller area of Shopian district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, codenamed Operation Keller, resulted in the successful neutralization of three heavily armed militants, including Shahid Kuttay, the top commander of The Resistance Front (TRF).
The operation was launched after specific intelligence inputs indicated the presence of militants in the forested region of Shukroo Keller. As the forces cordoned off the area, a gunfight ensued, leading to a prolonged encounter.
Key Highlights
- Operation Name: Operation Keller
- Location: Shukroo Keller, Shopian district
- Date: May 13, 2025
- Militants Killed: 3
- High-profile Neutralized: Shahid Kuttay, Chief of TRF
Security Significance
This operation marks a significant blow to terrorist operations in South Kashmir. Shahid Kuttay, known for orchestrating the recent Pahalgam terror attack, had long been on the radar of intelligence agencies. His elimination is expected to severely disrupt the TRF’s operational capabilities, which functions as a proxy outfit of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Army officials confirmed that weapons, ammunition, and communication devices were recovered from the site of the encounter.
Implications for the Region
With the successful conclusion of Operation Keller, security forces have once again demonstrated their readiness and tactical superiority in handling insurgency in Jammu and Kashmir. The operation sends a strong message against cross-border terrorism and reinforces the Army’s commitment to peace in the region.
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Meta Description: In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Indian Army eliminated TRF chief Shahid Kuttay and two other militants in Shopian’s Keller area.
