- By Shibra Arshad
- Sat, 08 Nov 2025 12:38 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Jammu-Kashmir: Two terrorists have been neutralised by the security forces in the Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir's Kupwara on Saturday by the Indian army in the ongoing operation Pimple, and a search in the area is currently underway, as per the information received from officials.
"Two terrorists have been neutralised by the security forces in the ongoing operation. Search of the area in progress," an 'X' post from Chinar Corps said.
Making a post on the microblogging platform, X, Chinar Corps of the Indian Army revealed that forces had received 'specific intelligence input' regarding infiltration attempts. Swiftly acting on the tip-off, the army launched a joint operation in the Keran sector of Kupwara.
OP PIMPLE, Keran, Kupwara
— Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) November 8, 2025
On 07 Nov 2025, based on specific intelligence input from agencies, regarding infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched in Keran sector of Kupwara. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged which resulted in terrorists opening… pic.twitter.com/Yu1nLkPQG6
The post further read that troops spotted suspicious activities and challenged that. The operation took a full-fledged turn after terrorists opened indiscriminate fire.
In a post on X, Chinar Corps had stated, “On 07 Nov 2025, based on specific intelligence input from agencies, regarding an infiltration attempt, a joint operation was launched in the Keran sector of Kupwara. Alert troops spotted suspicious activity and challenged which resulted in terrorists opening indiscriminate fire. Contact established and terrorists trapped. Op continues.”
This fresh crackdown follows India’s landmark Operation Sindoor, launched on May 7, 2025, in retaliation for the devastating Pahalgam terror strike that claimed the lives of 26 innocent civilians.
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Jammu Kashmir Police's Counter Intelligence Kashmir (CIK) team carried out searches in multiple Valley jails on Saturday, in another operation.
"The CIK is carrying out searches in various jails of Kashmir. Legal action will be taken if anything illegal is recovered during searches," PTI quoted the officials as saying.