Operation Mahadev : Pahalgam Attack's Three Terrorists Knock Out

Three Terrorists Killed in Srinagar Including Mastermind of Pahalgam Attack, Operation Mahadev.
Place: Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir

A significant step by Indian security personnel is the killing of three terrorists including the Suleiman Shah who organized the deadly Pahalgam terror attack which leads killing of 26 people in April 2025. This was operation Mahadev that was conducted in Harwan region adjoining the Dachigam National Park in Srinagar. Read more recent articles like this at News.highzones.com

Indian army soldiers at Pahalgam during Operation Mahadev after killing three terrorists in attack — Indian soldiers during Operation Mahadev in Pahalgam, where they successfully took down three terrorists in a strong counter-terror operation.

Operation Mahadev: A Strategic Action

In response to intelligence reports of possible terrorist activity in the area, the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police initiated the operation. The action resulted in the defeat of three terrorists:

Suleiman Shah (Alias Hashim Musa): Shah was once a commando of the Special Services Group (SSG) the elite branch of the Pakistan military which had infiltrated India in 2023 and successfully participated in several terror attacks such as the Pahalgam massacre.

Abu Hamza: Perceived as one of the main operators of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Hamza was believed to have been part of various attacks on security agents.

Yasir: He was a local recruit and he belonged to The Resistance Front (TRF) and operated in Anantnag.

“Many consider the action a huge achievement in the fight against terrorism in the region.” Read more recent articles like this at News.highzones.com

History: The Pahalgam Attack

On April 22, 2025, terrorists shot dead tourists in Baisaran Valley, Pahalgam, leaving 26 dead and 20 injured. Before committing the attacks, the attackers who had AK-47 and M4 carbines in their possession separated the male tourist. Targeting The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of LeT took responsibility of the attack.

As a reaction, Jammu and Kashmir Police have declared a 20 lakh reward on tips that will help lead the perpetrators. Inquiries found that at least five terrorists were involved, including two Pakistanis and two locals.”

International Reactions
The international community has denounced the Pahalgam attack. The United States labeled The Resistance Front a Foreign Terrorist Organization and a Specially Designated Global Terrorist. Pakistan denied any involvement but offered to conduct an independent investigation, which India declined on the grounds of sovereignty.

Conclusion over Operation Mahadev

The killing of Suleiman Shah and his accomplices marks a major success for Indian security agencies.” Operation Mahadev reinstates the dedication towards eliminating the terrorist groups and guaranteeing the security of people in Jammu and Kashmir. Policymakers are still trying to determine the extent of the group’s activities and their possible connections.” Read more recent articles like this at News.highzones.com

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