Operation Pimple: Two terrorists neautrilised in J-K’s Kupwara; search operation under way

KUPWARA (Jammu and Kashmir): Two terrorists were neutralised in Keran sector of Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara on Saturday by the Indian forces under Operation Pimple. A search of the area is still in progress, officials said.

“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. Earlier, security forces launched a joint operation in the Keran sector of Kupwara district after receiving specific intelligence inputs regarding an infiltration attempt from across the Line of Control (LoC), the Indian Army said on Friday.

OP PIMPLE, Keran, Kupwara

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

— Chinar Corps – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) November 8, 2025

Based on specific intelligence inputs from agencies, troops of the Indian Army initiated a coordinated operation in the Keran sector on November 7 to intercept suspected infiltrators. During the search, alert troops spotted suspicious activity. When challenged, the terrorists opened indiscriminate fire. Contact was established and the terrorists were trapped.

“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,” Chinar Corps stated in a post on X. (ANI)