SRINAGAR: Three terrorists, including Shahid Kuttay, the chief of the terrorist outfit The Resistance Front (TRF) — responsible for the Pahalgam massacre of civilians — were killed in an encounter with security forces in Shopian, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation, named 'Operation Keller,' took place in the Keller area of Shopian.

Alongside Shahid, Adnan Shafi Dar and Haris Naseer were also neutralised by the security forces. Both were identified as operatives of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Shahid Kuttay is believed to be the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack. Security agencies have begun a detailed investigation into the matter.

Acting on intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the Keller forest area, security forces launched a search operation. During the operation, the terrorists opened fire on the forces, prompting a retaliatory strike in which all three were killed.

The encounter occurred shortly after security agencies put up posters announcing a Rs 20 lakh reward for information leading to the capture of Adil Hussain Thokar, Ali Bhai, and Hashim Musa — suspected to be involved in the Pahalgam attack.

Shahid Kuttay
A resident of Shopian, he joined Lashkar-e-Taiba on March 8, 2023. He was part of the group that opened fire on German tourists at the Danish Resort on April 8, 2024. He was also involved in the murder of a BJP sarpanch in Hirpora, Shopian on May 18, 2024.

Adnan Shafi Dar
Also from Shopian, he joined LeT on October 18, 2024. He is linked to the murder of a labourer in Wachi, Shopia,n on the same day.

Haris Naseer
A native of Pulwama, he was involved in the April 2024 attack on German tourists.

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