Srinagar, May 15
One terrorist was killed on Thursday in an ongoing operation against the terrorists in Nader village of Tral in Awantipora sub-division of Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) Pulwama district.
Official sources said one terrorist has been killed in the encounter between the joint forces and the terrorists in Nader village of Tral tehsil.
Srinagar headquartered 15 Corps of the Army said on X, "On 15 May 2025, based on specific Intelligence input from Int agency, a Cordon & Search Operation was launched by Indian Army, J&K Police and Srinagar Sector CRPF at Nader, Tral, Awantipora. Suspicious activity was observed by vigilant troops and on being challenged, terrorists opened heavy fire and fierce gunfight ensued. Operation is in progress.”
A gunfight had started between the security forces and the hiding terrorists on Thursday in the Tral area of Pulwama district’s Awantipora sub-division.
The Police said on X, "Encounter has started at Nader, Tral area of #Awantipora. Police and security forces are on the job. Further details shall follow."
Following specific Intelligence inputs, security forces surrounded the Nader village of Tral tehsil to conduct searches.
"As the security forces came close to the hiding terrorists, there was exchange of gunfire which is now going on," police said.
This is the second encounter between the security forces and the terrorists this week.