Operation Mahadev: Who was Hashim Musa, mastermind of Pahalgam Terror Attack? Reported killed in Srinagar encounter

Indian security forces eliminated 3 Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorists in Srinagar, including Pahalgam attack mastermind Hashim Musa. The 8-hour operation avenged the April 2025 massacre of 26 tourists. Intel-led strike marks India’s zero-tolerance policy, dealing a major blow to Kashmir terror networks.

Srinagar News: Security forces achieved a major success on Monday in Srinagar, the capital of Jammu and Kashmir. A joint team of the Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and CRPF has killed three terrorists under 'Operation Mahadev.' According to security sources, the main conspirator of the Pahalgam terror attack, Hashim Musa, alias Shah Suleman, may also be among the killed terrorists, although its official confirmation is yet to be done. The army will soon give detailed information in this regard by holding a press conference.

Who was Hashim Musa?

Hashim Musa, who was a trained terrorist of Lashkar-e-Taiba, was active in India for the last two years. He got involved in terrorist activities by infiltrating into India after receiving training from the Pakistani Army. Musa was considered to be the conspirator of many terrorist incidents in the Kashmir Valley and was on the radar of the security forces for a long time.

Hashim Musa played a major role in the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam on 22 April 2025. In this attack, the terrorists brutally killed 26 innocent tourists who had come to visit the valley. This incident caused anger across the country, after which the Indian security forces took strict action against terrorism.

Indian Army Eliminates 3 Terrorists

The success of Operation Mahadev reflects the capability of the Indian intelligence system. As soon as the security forces got accurate information about the presence of Hashim Musa and his companions, action was started immediately. After an encounter that lasted for several hours, all three terrorists were killed. In this operation, the security forces surrounded them from all sides and did not give the terrorists any chance to escape.

This successful action is also of special importance because it is a big step towards getting justice for the victims of the Pahalgam attack. Security agencies believe that the elimination of trained terrorists like Hashim Musa will give a serious blow to the terrorist network in the Kashmir Valley. However, the security forces are still alert, as there is a possibility of more terrorists hiding in this area.

Zero Tolerance Towards Terrorism

This operation once again underlines India's policy of zero tolerance towards terrorism. Such successful operations by the security forces in the last few years have led to a significant decrease in terrorist incidents in the Kashmir Valley. This action taken by the army after the Pahalgam attack is a clear message that India is fully committed to the safety of its citizens and terrorists will not be spared.

According to security sources, such operations will continue in the future so that the Kashmir Valley can be completely freed from terrorism. This action will serve as a solace for the families of the victims of the Pahalgam attack, although their loved ones cannot be compensated. The Army Chief has praised the security forces for the success of this operation and said that such operations will continue for the security of the country.