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 Operation Mahadev updates; Pahalgam Terrorist Killed: Security forces from the Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police were part of today's joint operation in Lidwas

Operation Mahadev updates

Indian forces have reportedly killed Hashim Musa, the mastermind of the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

Musa, aka Suleman Shah, is said to be one of three terrorists killed in a gunfight on Monday in Operation Mahadev.

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The encounter is said to have occurred near Srinagar.

The report, citing top security officials, said that the encounter started around 11 am on Monday in the Lidwas area near Dara, close to Dachigam National Park. The security forces acted after receiving a tip-off indicating the presence of foreign terrorists in the region.

The name 'Operation Mahadev' is derived from the location of the gunfighting, which took place between the Zabarwan and Mahadev ridges. The other two terrorists killed in the gunfight have been identified as Jibran – who was allegedly involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack last year – and Hamza Afghanistani, the PTI report said.

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Who is Suleiman Shah aka Musa?

Operation Mahadev updates; Sources have said that one of the thre terrorists killed during Operation Mahadev has been identified as Suleiman Shah, the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack. Suleiman Shah, also known as Hashim Moosa, was responsible fot the April terror attack in Pahalgam that led to the deaths of 26 people, mostly tourists. Shah had previously served in the Pakistan Army. The Pakistan Army is said to have recruited Musa to bolster the LeT's Kashmir operations.

Suleiman Shah aka Musa

Operation Mahadev: Key Updates from July 28, 2025 Encounter in Kashmir

• 🕔 5:23 PM – Mastermind Killed: Pahalgam attack mastermind Suleiman Shah killed in a Srinagar encounter.

• 🕔 5:26 PM – Three Terrorists Neutralized: Indian Army confirms 3 terrorists killed near Dachigam National Park, Srinagar.

• 🕠 5:31 PM – Operation Still Active: Army reports ongoing anti-terror ops in dense forest terrain.

• 🕠 5:38 PM – What is Operation Mahadev?: A targeted assault by elite para commandos in the Zabarwan-Mahadev ridges.

• 🕔 5:46 PM – Identities Revealed: Along with Shah, Jibran, involved in Sonamarg Tunnel attack (Oct 2024), also killed.

• 🕔 5:53 PM – Who was Suleiman Shah?: Former Pakistan Army member, led the April Pahalgam attack killing 26 tourists.

• 🕕 6:05 PM – Associate Caught: Wali Mohd Mir nabbed in Kupwara; AK-56 and ammunition recovered.

• 🕕 6:21 PM – Leadership Reacts: Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai praises troops; calls terrain “tough and demanding.”

• 🕡 6:49 PM – Caught Napping: Terrorists were asleep in tents when forces struck, says India Today report.

• 🕢 7:13 PM – IGP Statement: Vidhi Kumar Birdi says terrorist identification underway, official confirmation awaited.

Operation Mahadev – FAQs

Q1. What is Operation Mahadev?

Operation Mahadev was a joint anti-terror operation conducted by Indian security forces in the Lidwas area near Dachigam National Park, Srinagar.

Q2. Who was killed in Operation Mahadev?

Three terrorists were neutralized, including Suleiman Shah alias Hashim Musa, the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, Jibran (involved in Sonamarg Tunnel attack), and Hamza Afghanistani.

Q3. Why is it called Operation Mahadev?

The operation took place in the Zabarwan-Mahadev ridges, hence the name "Operation Mahadev".

Q4. Who is Suleiman Shah aka Hashim Musa?

Suleiman Shah, also known as Hashim Musa, was a former Pakistan Army member and the main planner behind the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 tourists.

Q5. Was the operation successful?

Yes, the operation was successful in eliminating high-value targets and recovering weapons including an AK-56. A key associate, Wali Mohd Mir, was also arrested.

Q6. Which forces were involved in the encounter?

The operation was jointly conducted by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir Police.

Q7. What time did the encounter start?

The encounter began around 11:00 AM on July 28, 2025, in the Lidwas forest region.

Q8. How did the Indian forces locate the terrorists?

The forces received a tip-off about the presence of foreign terrorists, prompting a swift and strategic operation in dense forest terrain.