Jammu-Kashmir: Rs 20 Lakh Reward Announced For Intel On Pahalgam Attackers, Three Terrorists Killed In Shopian Encounter

While the dust around the armed conflict between India and Pakistan has settled, the three terrorists responsible for killing 26 innocents in Pahalgam on 22 April are still at large.

The security forces have revived the search operations by announcing a reward of Rs 20 lakh for intelligence information on the three terrorists.

The display of posters in different parts of the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir, showing the images of the three terrorists, was reported by ANI on Tuesday (13 May).

Meanwhile, in the Shopian district, three terrorists were killed by the security forces under Operation Keller. During the operation, terrorists opened heavy fire and a fierce firefight ensued, which resulted in the elimination of three 'hardcore' terrorists.

"Based on specific intelligence of a Rashtriya Rifles Unit, about the presence of terrorists in general area Shoekal Keller, Shopian, Indian Army launched a search and destroy Operation," ADG, Public Information of Indian Army posted on X.

The development comes after India and Pakistan reached a ceasefire understanding following an armed conflict. Pakistan reported to lose six army and five air force personnel in this conflict, while 78 were wounded.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Adampur Air Base in Punjab. It was one of India's airbases unsuccessfully targeted by Pakistan during the recent escalation after Operation Sindoor airstrikes.

Here, PM Modi was briefed by Air Force personnel and he also interacted with the soldiers at the base. The meet comes a day after the PM addressed the nation regarding the recent arm conflict.