India’s fight against terrorism has entered a new phase as security forces kicked off Operation Keller, following the ongoing Operation Synindhur.
This new operation intensifies the manhunt for terrorists responsible for the Pelgam attack that occurred nearly three weeks ago.
In a recent encounter in Kulgam, Kashmir, Indian forces eliminated three terrorists.
Among them was Shahid Kout, chief of The Resistance Front (TRF), a known proxy of Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba. Kout was linked to multiple attacks, including shooting two German tourists in 2024 and killing a local politician.
Indian authorities have now released sketches and details of three specific terrorists directly involved in the Pelgam attack, placing a bounty of 20 lakh rupees (approximately $24,000) on each.
One terrorist, Hussein Toker, is a local, while the other two—Ali Bhai (also known as Talha) and Hassim Musa (alias Sullean)—are Pakistani nationals.
On the diplomatic front, India is stepping up pressure by planning to send a team to the United Nations Security Council meeting this week.
Officials aim to present evidence about Pakistan’s complicity and push for the TRF to be designated as a terrorist organization. This comes after Pakistan, with China’s support, managed to remove references to TRF from a previous UN statement condemning the attack.
