The Indian Army has killed six terrorists in two different operations in Jammu and Kashmir within just 48 hours. Senior officers confirmed the success of these missions during a press briefing. One of the terrorists killed was involved in the killing of a sarpanch earlier this year in March.

Major General Dhananjay Joshi, GOC of V Force, said, "Wherever the terrorists hide, we will find them and neutralise them." He said that on May 12, the army received intelligence about a group of terrorists hiding in the higher areas of Kelar. The next morning, the army spotted some movement and challenged the terrorists. In response, the terrorists fired at the army. The forces then successfully neutralised the threat.

Another operation took place in Tral, which is a border village. "As we were laying a cordon at this village, the terrorists positioned themselves in different houses and fired at us. At this time, the challenge we faced was rescuing the civilian villagers. After this, three terrorists were neutralised," said Major General Joshi.

Tral and Pulwama Operations show army’s swift response

One of the terrorists killed was Shahid Kutte. He was involved in two major attacks, including an attack on a German tourist. He was also involved in funding terror activities.

In Tral, the army had to operate in tough and hilly terrain. Along with officers from the Jammu and Kashmir Police and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), the army killed three terrorists.

A third operation took place in Pulwama. The army had information that three terrorists were hiding in a village. Before starting the mission, the army safely evacuated all the civilians from the area.

While the Tral operation happened in a forested region, the Pulwama mission was carried out on flatter land. The army confirmed the killing of three more terrorists there. All three belonged to Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM). Their names are Asif Ahmed Sheikh, Amir Nazir Wani, and Yawar Ahmed Bhat.

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