On 15 May 2025, Indian security forces launched Operation Nader in the Nader area of Tral, Pulwama district (J&K), in response to credible intelligence about terrorist presence. The operation follows the Pahalgam terror attack in which 26 civilians (including 25 tourists) were killed. It is part of a broader, intensified anti-terror campaign in the region.
Key Features of Operation Nader
- Launched By: Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF
- Location: Nader village, Tral, Awantipora Sub-division, Pulwama district
- Type: Cordon and Search Operation (CASO)
- Start Date: 15 May 2025
Highlights
- Intelligence-Based Action: Launched on specific inputs about terrorist presence.
- Exchange of Fire: Militants opened fire when challenged; one terrorist is reportedly neutralized.
- Ongoing Status: Operation is still in progress; reports suggest up to two more terrorists may be trapped.
- Arms Recovered: AK-series rifles, grenades, large quantities of ammunition and other war-like stores seized.
- Linked Operations:
- Operation Keller (13 May 2025) in Shopian: 3 LeT terrorists neutralized.
- Operation Sindoor (7 May 2025): Cross-border strike targeting terror hubs in Pakistan and PoK, eliminating ~100 terrorists.
Context: Pahalgam Terror Attack
- Date: Early May 2025
- Casualties: 26 civilians (25 tourists + 1 local)
- Claimed By: The Resistance Front (TRF) – a proxy of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), a Pakistan-based terrorist organization.
Significance of Operation Nader
Strategic Relevance:
- Critical response to growing terror threats in Kashmir.
- Reinforces India’s zero-tolerance policy towards terrorism.
- Focus on neutralizing active cells and clearing threat zones near LoC and hinterlands.
Civilian Impact:
- Frequent militant attacks and ceasefire violations have displaced many families.
- Over 200 homes and shops destroyed in border regions.
- Ongoing efforts to defuse unexploded shells and rehabilitate civilians.
Wider Impact:
- Aims to restore peace and public confidence in the Valley.
- Enhances coordination between national and local security forces.
Anti-Terror Operations Timeline (May 2025)
| Date | Operation | Area | Outcome |
| 07 May | Operation Sindoor | PoK & Pakistan | ~100 terrorists killed, terror camps destroyed |
| 13 May | Operation Keller | Shopian, J&K | 3 LeT terrorists neutralized |
| 15 May | Operation Nader | Tral, Pulwama | 1 terrorist killed, arms recovered; ongoing |