The General Officer Commanding (GOC) of the Chinar Corps, a prominent formation of the Indian Army headquartered in Srinagar, conducted a comprehensive review of the security situation in South Kashmir on Saturday. The visit highlighted the operational readiness and coordination of the Rashtriya Rifles and other security agencies actively engaged in counter-terrorism operations in the region.
During his visit, the Chinar Corps Commander met with personnel from the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), commending their effectiveness in executing recent anti-terror operations. He specifically praised the success of Operation Keller and Operation Nader, which have significantly disrupted terrorist activity in Shopian and Tral.
Operation Keller, carried out on May 13 in the dense forest area of Keller, Shopian, resulted in the elimination of three terrorists, including a high-ranking commander of Lashkar-e-Taiba and The Resistance Front. The operation also led to the recovery of a significant cache of arms and ammunition, including AK-series rifles and grenades. Two days later, Operation Nader, conducted in the Nader locality of Tral in Awantipora, neutralized three more militants and uncovered further war-like stores.
The GOC highlighted the high degree of professionalism shown by the troops, particularly in evacuating civilians from combat zones during both operations. Their swift and precise action ensured the safety of non-combatants while dealing lethal blows to armed militants entrenched in civilian areas.
The Chinar Corps reaffirmed its commitment to creating a terror-free Kashmir and emphasized the importance of ongoing vigilance and inter-agency coordination. Since the abrogation of Article 370 in 2019, security forces have ramped up their operations to dismantle militant networks and restore normalcy in the region.
This review follows a consistent pattern of successful security operations across Jammu and Kashmir over the past two years, including the notable twin encounters in Kulgam in July 2024, which also resulted in the elimination of six terrorists. The Indian Army, in close collaboration with other security forces, remains resolute in its mission to ensure lasting peace and stability in the Valley.
