Indian Forces Launched Operation Nader against Terrorists in Tral, Jammu and Kashmir

Operation Nader is an anti-terror operation by Indian security personnel, comprising the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), in the Nader locality of Tral in the Awantipora sub-division of the Pulwama district in Jammu and Kashmir. The Operation Nader started on the morning of Thursday, the 15th of May, 2025, following certain intelligence reports of the presence of terrorists in the region.

Indian Forces launched Operation Nader

Indian Security forces on Thursday carried out a combined anti-terror operation in Tral’s Nader area of Awantipora, based on specific intelligence input. The Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF participated in the operation.

Indian Army’s Chinar Corps had confirmed the Operation Nader in a social media post on X (formerly Twitter). “On 15 May 2025, following specific intelligence input to an agency, a Cordon & Search Operation was initiated at Nader, Tral, Awantipora. Terrorists opened heavy fire when challenged. An intense gun battle followed. The operation is ongoing.”

Three terrorists, including one local commander of LeT and its proxy organisation The Resistance Front (LeT/TRF), were eliminated in an encounter in Shopian on 13th May 2025 under Operation Keller. The operation, conducted by the Army in collaboration with J&K Police and the CRPF, resulted in the recovery of AK-series rifles, grenades, and a huge quantity of ammunition.

Key Highlights of Operation Nader

• Intelligence-Based: The operation was launched based on accurate intelligence regarding the terrorist presence in Nader village.
• Cordon and Search Operation (CASO): It is being undertaken as a combined Cordon and Search Operation.
• Exchange of Fire: When troops put up a cordon and challenged suspicious persons, terrorists responded with heavy fire, and an intense gun battle ensued.
• Ongoing Operation: The operation continues to date, as per the latest reports.
• Casualties: One terrorist is reported to have died in the operation to preliminary reports. The body has not been recovered yet, and the operation is ongoing to look for other possible militants within the region. Reports are hinting at a chance of two more terrorists being cornered.
• Follow-up to Recent Operations: Operation Nader comes in quick succession of Operation Keller on May 13th in Shopian district, where three LeT terrorists were eliminated. These are part of the intensified operations of India against terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir, especially after the recent Pahalgam terror attack.
• Weapons Seized: After the exchange, security forces have reportedly seized AK series rifles, large quantities of ammunition, grenades, and other war-like stocks.

Significance of Operation Nader in Tral

The initiation of Operation Nader against terrorists in the Tral region of Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir has far-reaching implications in the present security landscape:

Extended Counter-Terrorism Pressure

After Operation Sindoor and Operation Keller, Operation Nader is an example of the sustained and heightened efforts of Indian security forces to proactively hunt down and eliminate terrorists from Jammu and Kashmir. This is an indication of a proactive stance in applying pressure on terror networks.

Response to Recent Attacks

Following on the heels of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed lives and the post-attack cross-border operations, Operation Nader reflects India’s determination to address terrorism both externally and locally. It targets local terror cells that could be conducting or planning subsequent attacks.

Intelligence-Based Operations

The fact that Operation Nader was initiated based on certain intelligence inputs highlights the significance of intelligence collection and its proper use in focused counter-terrorism operations. Such successful operations can enhance the morale of security forces and the reputation of intelligence networks.

Disrupting Local Terror Networks

Tral has been a region with a high density of militant activity in the past. Operation Nader seeks to disrupt current terror networks and kill important operatives in this particular region, which can have a ripple effect on overall terrorist capacity across South Kashmir.

Sustaining Security Post-Ceasefire

Despite the recent ceasefire deal with Pakistan, internal security operations such as Operation Nader continue to be important in order to prevent any exploitation of the pause in cross-border hostilities by local militants. It is a message that India’s resolve to combat terrorism within its territory continues unabated.

Joint Security Force Coordination

The very fact that this is a joint operation between the Army, J&K Police, and CRPF emphasises synergy and coordination between various security agencies in addressing terrorism. This collective approach adds to the effectiveness of counter-terrorism operations.

Scope for Further Intelligence Advances

These operations typically result in the recovery of valuable information, arms, and communications equipment, which can shed further light on the operational patterns, network, and future intentions of terrorist groups.

Operation Nader highlights the ongoing efforts of Indian security forces to attack and eliminate terrorist groups in the area following the recent escalation of violence.

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