Five months after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 26 tourists lost their lives in the Baisaran Valley, security forces have made a breakthrough. On Wednesday (September 24), they arrested a Kashmir-based man accused of helping the terrorists involved in the attack. The accused, identified as 26-year-old Mohammad Yousuf Katari from Kulgam, is alleged to have provided logistical support to the terrorists. Following his arrest, he has been remanded to 14 days of police custody.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/clashes-with-police-stone-pelting-fire-at-bjp-office-why-are-gen-z-protesters-agitating-in-ladakh-1758711898684">Clashes with police, stone pelting, fire at BJP office: Why are Gen Z protesters agitating in Ladakh?</a>&nbsp;According to official police sources, Mohammad Yousuf allegedly played a significant role in providing critical logistical support to the terrorists responsible for orchestrating the Baisaran attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam. According to security officials, three terrorists directly involved in the deadly Baisaran attack in Pahalgam were neutralised during Operation Mahadev, a meticulously executed counter-terrorism mission conducted on July 28, 2025, in the region. The operation marked a significant breakthrough in dismantling the network responsible for the assault on tourists in the scenic Pahalgam valley.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/-how-can-i-love-muhammad-be-unlawful-j-k-cm-omar-abdullah-questions-fir-against-expression-of-devotion-1758710368489">'How can 'I love Muhammad' be unlawful?' – J&amp;K CM Omar Abdullah questions FIR against expression of devotion</a>&nbsp;In a related development, security forces also successfully uncovered and destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Brinal forest area of Kulgam district, South Kashmir. The hideout, which served as a logistical base for terrorist activities, was demolished in a controlled explosion. During the operation, authorities recovered critical items, including a gas cylinder and other materials used by the terrorists. According to sources in the Indian Army, an extensive search operation is currently underway in the surrounding areas to ensure no additional threats remain and to gather further intelligence on terrorist networks operating in the region.

Pahalgam terror attack: Man accused of helping terrorists arrested in Kashmir

Five months after the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam, where 26 tourists lost their lives in the Baisaran Valley, security forces have made a breakthrough. On Wednesday (September 24), they arrested a Kashmir-based man accused of helping the terrorists involved in the attack. The accused, identified as 26-year-old Mohammad Yousuf Katari from Kulgam, is alleged to have provided logistical support to the terrorists. Following his arrest, he has been remanded to 14 days of police custody. Also Read: Clashes with police, stone pelting, fire at BJP office: Why are Gen Z protesters agitating in Ladakh? According to official police sources, Mohammad Yousuf allegedly played a significant role in providing critical logistical support to the terrorists responsible for orchestrating the Baisaran attack targeting tourists in Pahalgam. According to security officials, three terrorists directly involved in the deadly Baisaran attack in Pahalgam were neutralised during Operation Mahadev, a meticulously executed counter-terrorism mission conducted on July 28, 2025, in the region. The operation marked a significant breakthrough in dismantling the network responsible for the assault on tourists in the scenic Pahalgam valley. Also Read: 'How can 'I love Muhammad' be unlawful?' – J&K CM Omar Abdullah questions FIR against expression of devotion In a related development, security forces also successfully uncovered and destroyed a terrorist hideout in the Brinal forest area of Kulgam district, South Kashmir. The hideout, which served as a logistical base for terrorist activities, was demolished in a controlled explosion. During the operation, authorities recovered critical items, including a gas cylinder and other materials used by the terrorists. According to sources in the Indian Army, an extensive search operation is currently underway in the surrounding areas to ensure no additional threats remain and to gather further intelligence on terrorist networks operating in the region.

The accused, identified as 26-year-old Mohammad Yousuf Kataria from Kulgam, is alleged to have provided logistical support to the terrorists. Following his arrest, he has been remanded to 14 days of police custody.

A 'report' on the identities of the Pahalgam attackers is circulating on social media platforms. The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has firmly denied issuing any such document, stressing that no official spokesperson has made these remarks and warning the public to stay alert against misinformation. In a post on X by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, it said, "Social media accounts are spreading a Report on the Identities and Background of the Pahalgam Attackers'. No authorised media handle of the Armed Forces has prepared or issued any such document. No remarks of this nature have been made by the Armed Forces Public Relations Offices/nominated Spokespersons. Stay Alert! Stay Informed!<h2>See the post below:</h2>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🚨 Social media accounts are spreading a Report on the Identities and Background of the Pahalgam Attackers&#39;. ▶️ No authorised media handle of the Armed Forces has prepared or issued any such document. ▶️ No remarks of this nature have been made by the Armed Forces Public… <a href="https://t.co/7UphgDvi3a">pic.twitter.com/7UphgDvi3a</a>&mdash; HQ IDS (@HQ_IDS_India) <a href="https://twitter.com/HQ_IDS_India/status/1952333339978850397?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Last week, Union Home Minister Amit Shah during the Lok Sabha monsoon session on Tuesday (July 29) confirmed the identities of the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, marking major breakthrough in the Pahalgam terror attack probe. All three were members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and were directly involved in the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, which left 26 innocent civilians dead.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/operation-akhal-enters-day-4-three-terrorists-killed-security-remains-on-high-alert-in-j-k-1754279841907">Operation Akhal enters day 4: Three terrorists killed, security remains on high alert in J&amp;K</a>&nbsp;“In the Operation Mahadev, Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran, these three terrorists were killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army, CRPF and J&amp;K Police. Suleman was an A-grade commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Afghan and Jibran were also A-grade terrorists. All three terrorists who killed our citizens in the Baisaran valley have been eliminated,” Shah said. The Union Minister further said that the National Investigation Agency (NIA) has already arrested individuals who sheltered the terrorists and supplied them with food. The Forensic Science Laboratory report confirmed that the rifles recovered from the three terrorists matched those used in the Pahalgam attack, establishing their direct involvement.

Defence staff headquarters denies report on Pahalgam attackers’ identities, calls it fake

A 'report' on the identities of the Pahalgam attackers is circulating on social media platforms. The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has firmly denied issuing any such document, stressing that no official spokesperson has made these remarks and warning the public to stay alert against misinformation. In a post on X by the Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, it said, "Social media accounts are spreading a Report on the Identities and Background of the Pahalgam Attackers'. No authorised media handle of the Armed Forces has prepared or issued any such document. No remarks of this nature have been made by the Armed Forces Public Relations Offices/nominated Spokespersons. Stay Alert! Stay Informed! See the post below:

The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff has firmly denied issuing any such document, stressing that no official spokesperson has made these remarks and warning the public to stay alert against misinformation

The name itself, meaning 'God of Gods,' signifies the deep cultural and religious reverence attached to this mountain, often called 'the peak of Srinagar'.

What is Mahadev Peak? The sacred mountain behind the Indian Army’s deadly ‘Operation Mahadev’

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India gave a&nbsp;befitting response to Pakistan, instilling a sense of fear in Islamabad's leadership. "Earlier, we only kept sending dossiers, but under the leadership of Narendra Modi, we have given a befitting reply to Pakistan with an airstrike and surgical strike. Khauf paida ho gaya hain," Amit Shah said, addressing the Rajya Sabha session.&nbsp;Amit Shah also mocked the Congress, blaming its "votebank and appeasement politics" for the scourge of terrorism in India. "Congress has no right to ask the BJP questions about terrorism. The only reason terrorism spread in the country was because of Congress's votebank and appeasement politics," Shah stated.&nbsp;Shah accused the Congress of seeing everything through the prism of Hindu-Muslim.&nbsp;"Prithviraj Chavan has said that the government knows nothing except naming operations based on religion. But the Congress doesn't understand that 'Har Har Mahadev' is not just a religious slogan...They see everything from the angle of Hindu-Muslim..." Shah further stated.&nbsp;Amit Shah also slammed Rahul Gandhi. "Yesterday, you (Congress) kept asking why the Pahalgam terrorists were killed? I ask why they should not have been killed? Because Rahul Gandhi was supposed to deliver his speech? It does not work like this. The entire country today has seen that the priority of the Congress party is not national security and ending terrorism, but it is politics, vote bank, and their appeasement politics," Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;Talking about the killing of three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, Amit Shah said they were shot in the head.&nbsp;"A&nbsp;month after the Pahalgam attack, we received information about the presence of terrorists. The Intelligence Bureau and Military Intelligence further verified their identities, and by July 22, the task of tracking their wireless sets was completed. Their exact, pinpointed location was identified,” Amit Shah told the Rajya Sabha.&nbsp;&nbsp;"It’s a coincidence that during the encounter, all three were shot in the head,” he was quoted as saying by HT.&nbsp;Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists in the Pahalgam terror attack. In response, the&nbsp;Indian military destroyed nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India gave a befitting response to Pakistan, instilling a sense of fear in Islamabad's leadership. 

Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Wednesday that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, India gave a befitting response to Pakistan, instilling a sense of fear in Islamabad's leadership. "Earlier, we only kept sending dossiers, but under the leadership of Narendra Modi, we have given a befitting reply to Pakistan with an airstrike and surgical strike. Khauf paida ho gaya hain," Amit Shah said, addressing the Rajya Sabha session. Amit Shah also mocked the Congress, blaming its "votebank and appeasement politics" for the scourge of terrorism in India. "Congress has no right to ask the BJP questions about terrorism. The only reason terrorism spread in the country was because of Congress's votebank and appeasement politics," Shah stated. Shah accused the Congress of seeing everything through the prism of Hindu-Muslim. "Prithviraj Chavan has said that the government knows nothing except naming operations based on religion. But the Congress doesn't understand that 'Har Har Mahadev' is not just a religious slogan...They see everything from the angle of Hindu-Muslim..." Shah further stated. Amit Shah also slammed Rahul Gandhi. "Yesterday, you (Congress) kept asking why the Pahalgam terrorists were killed? I ask why they should not have been killed? Because Rahul Gandhi was supposed to deliver his speech? It does not work like this. The entire country today has seen that the priority of the Congress party is not national security and ending terrorism, but it is politics, vote bank, and their appeasement politics," Amit Shah said in Rajya Sabha. Talking about the killing of three terrorists involved in the Pahalgam terror attack, Amit Shah said they were shot in the head. "A month after the Pahalgam attack, we received information about the presence of terrorists. The Intelligence Bureau and Military Intelligence further verified their identities, and by July 22, the task of tracking their wireless sets was completed. Their exact, pinpointed location was identified,” Amit Shah told the Rajya Sabha. "It’s a coincidence that during the encounter, all three were shot in the head,” he was quoted as saying by HT. Twenty-six people, mostly tourists, were killed by terrorists in the Pahalgam terror attack. In response, the Indian military destroyed nine terror bases in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK).

Amit Shah also mocked the Congress, blaming its "votebank and appeasement politics" for the scourge of terrorism in India

Amit Shah in Rajya Sabha: 'Pahalgam terrorists shot in the head'

During his speech in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah revealed how the terrorists who orchestrated the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 were identified. The attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists sent shockwaves in the country. As Shah spoke, he unfolded the investigation and details of Operation Mahadev launched by the armed forces to track down the terrorists, who were identified as Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran.<h2>How were the orchestrators of Pahalgam attack traced?</h2>&nbsp;The home minister said the IB and armed forces got intel inputs that mentioned that the terrorists were in Dachigam. 4 Para personnel, CRPF and J&amp;K police used instruments created by the agencies to capture signals and ultimately track them down. From May to July the soldiers patrolled and did all that it takes to find their whereabouts. On Monday (July 28), the three terrorists were neutralised in Operation Mahadev.&nbsp;And the NIA had already arrested the people who sheltered the terrorists and detained those who facilitated them with food. As the forces killed the three terrorists, their bodies were brought to Srinagar where these people helped identify them. "We didn't didn't stop there," said Shah.<h2>Identification of the weapons used</h2>&nbsp;The bullets from the April 22 attack site were sent to Chandigarh and the FSL report was procured. After they were killed, the rifles and cartridges retrieved were also sent for further investigation. "The bullets were fired through the night, and the empty shells were examined and matched; that is how we concluded that these weapons were used."&nbsp;In response to Pahalgham attack, India had also destroyed terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) using precision targeting post mid-night on May 6. Pakistan tried to retaliate but was given a response equal in force and intensity before a ceasefire was established.&nbsp;

The bullets from the April 22 attack site were sent to Chandigarh and the FSL report was procured. The rifles and cartridges used were retrieved and sent for further investigation. The NIA had already arrested the people who sheltered the terrorists and detained those who facilitated them.

During his speech in the Lok Sabha, Home Minister Amit Shah revealed how the terrorists who orchestrated the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack on April 22 were identified. The attack that claimed the lives of 26 innocent tourists sent shockwaves in the country. As Shah spoke, he unfolded the investigation and details of Operation Mahadev launched by the armed forces to track down the terrorists, who were identified as Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran. How were the orchestrators of Pahalgam attack traced? The home minister said the IB and armed forces got intel inputs that mentioned that the terrorists were in Dachigam. 4 Para personnel, CRPF and J&K police used instruments created by the agencies to capture signals and ultimately track them down. From May to July the soldiers patrolled and did all that it takes to find their whereabouts. On Monday (July 28), the three terrorists were neutralised in Operation Mahadev. And the NIA had already arrested the people who sheltered the terrorists and detained those who facilitated them with food. As the forces killed the three terrorists, their bodies were brought to Srinagar where these people helped identify them. "We didn't didn't stop there," said Shah. Identification of the weapons used The bullets from the April 22 attack site were sent to Chandigarh and the FSL report was procured. After they were killed, the rifles and cartridges retrieved were also sent for further investigation. "The bullets were fired through the night, and the empty shells were examined and matched; that is how we concluded that these weapons were used." In response to Pahalgham attack, India had also destroyed terror camps inside Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) using precision targeting post mid-night on May 6. Pakistan tried to retaliate but was given a response equal in force and intensity before a ceasefire was established.

The bullets from the April 22 attack site were sent to Chandigarh and the FSL report was procured. The rifles and cartridges used were retrieved and sent for further investigation. The NIA had already arrested the people who sheltered the terrorists and detained those who facilitated them.

Home Minister Amit Shah shares details about how Pahalgam attack masterminds were identified

The family members of the Pahalgam terror attack victims heaved a sigh of relief and praised the Indian government and security forces after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the three terrorists who had perpetrated the dastardly attack on 26 unarmed civilians were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Shah made the statement after an NIA team confirmed the identity of the terrorists.&nbsp;Asavari Jagdale, a resident of Pune, Maharashtra, whose father was among the 26 people killed in the April 22 attack, expressed her gratitude to the government and security forces on coming to know the news, and said, “I thank the Indian Army and the Indian government. Today, those 26 people will get peace. Today, we will also be able to sleep peacefully, and we hope that such an incident does not happen again, and peace prevails in the country. The government should continue operations like Mahadev so that such incidents do not happen again.”Asavari was speaking to news agency ANI.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | All 3 terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack killed in Operation Mahadev, announced Union HM Amit Shah in Lok Sabha In Pune, Sangita Ganbote, the wife of Kaustubh Ganbote, who was killed in the Pahalgam Terror attack, says, &quot;We had faith in Prime Minister Narendra… <a href="https://t.co/i2VWEzrYlf">pic.twitter.com/i2VWEzrYlf</a>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1950102478051041757?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Similarly, Sangita Ganbote, wife of slain Kaustubh Ganbote from Pune, said, “We had faith in Prime Minister Narendra Modi that those who did this would be caught and killed. They were killed; it is a good thing. I thank the army.”&nbsp;A major anti-terror operation was launch at around 11 am on Monday when a joint team of the Army, paramilitary forces, and local police detected suspicious movement in the Mulnar area of Harwan. The security forces engaged the terrorists in a fierce gunfight and killed three heavily armed terrorists in the dense Lidwas forest near Harwan, on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir.Shah confirmed that the operation eliminated three top Lashkar-e-Taiba operatives, including the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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&nbsp;“Suleiman was the mastermind,” he said, adding that the other two terrorists were identified as Afghan and Jibran.&nbsp;Speaking in the Lok Sabha, Shah slammed Congress leader P. Chidambaram while responding to his query about the origin of the slain terrorists in Operation Sindoor. Shah said that there was concrete evidence confirming the Pakistani origin of the killed terrorists.&nbsp;

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“Voter ID cards and chocolate wrappers made in Pakistan were recovered from the bodies of the terrorists,” he told the House, asserting that these items clearly pointed to their nationality as he lambasted former Union home minister in a sharp attack and accused him of giving a ‘clean chit’ to Pakistan.

Family members of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack praised the Indian government and security forces on Tuesday after Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the deaths of the three terrorists involved in the attack, saying “they will now be able to sleep peacefully”. 

The family members of the Pahalgam terror attack victims heaved a sigh of relief and praised the Indian government and security forces after Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday that the three terrorists who had perpetrated the dastardly attack on 26 unarmed civilians were killed in an encounter with the security forces in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Shah made the statement after an NIA team confirmed the identity of the terrorists. Asavari Jagdale, a resident of Pune, Maharashtra, whose father was among the 26 people killed in the April 22 attack, expressed her gratitude to the government and security forces on coming to know the news, and said, “I thank the Indian Army and the Indian government. Today, those 26 people will get peace. Today, we will also be able to sleep peacefully, and we hope that such an incident does not happen again, and peace prevails in the country. The government should continue operations like Mahadev so that such incidents do not happen again.” Asavari was speaking to news agency ANI.

Family members of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack praised the Indian government and security forces on Tuesday after Union Home Minister Amit Shah confirmed the deaths of the three terrorists involved in the attack, saying “they will now be able to sleep peacefully”.&nbsp;

‘Will be able to sleep peacefully now,’ say family members of Pahalgam terror victims

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Jul 29) confirmed the identities of the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, marking major breakthrough in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation. All three were members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and were directly involved in the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. Shah was speaking in the Lok Sabha during the monsoon session.&nbsp;Meanwhile, a team of National Investigative Agency members has reached the Kashmir Valley to confirm the identity of the bodies of the killed terrorists in the operation Mahadev.&nbsp;<h2>Who were the terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev?</h2>&nbsp;“In the Operation Mahadev, Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran, these three terrorists were killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army, CRPF and J&amp;K Police. Suleman was an A-grade commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Afghan and Jibran were also A-grade terrorists. All three terrorists who killed our citizens in the Baisaran valley have been eliminated,” Shah said.&nbsp;The union minister added that NIA has already arrested those who sheltered the terrorists and provided them with food. The Forensic Science Laboratory report revealed that the rifles of the three terrorists matched those involved in the Pahalgam attack, confirming their involvement.&nbsp;Suleiman has been identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack. A former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, he is a Pakistani national and was trained at LeT’s Muridke headquarters. He operated under multiple names and also played a role in the Sonamarg tunnel attack last year in October that killed seven labourers.&nbsp;Yasir alias Jibran, a Pakistani terrorist, was also involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack. He was spotted in the forest area of Dachigam several times. Although he was not named among the attackers in the Pahalgam attack.&nbsp;Hamza Afghani, alias Abu Hamza, was a foreign terrorist of likely Afghan origin, according to the security sources. He is known to be associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba module.

All three of the killed terrorists were members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and were involved in the deadly Pagalgam terror attack, said Amit Shah.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday (Jul 29) confirmed the identities of the three terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev, marking major breakthrough in the Pahalgam terror attack investigation. All three were members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and were directly involved in the deadly terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam that killed 26 civilians. Shah was speaking in the Lok Sabha during the monsoon session. Meanwhile, a team of National Investigative Agency members has reached the Kashmir Valley to confirm the identity of the bodies of the killed terrorists in the operation Mahadev. Who were the terrorists killed in Operation Mahadev? “In the Operation Mahadev, Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran, these three terrorists were killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police. Suleman was an A-grade commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Afghan and Jibran were also A-grade terrorists. All three terrorists who killed our citizens in the Baisaran valley have been eliminated,” Shah said. The union minister added that NIA has already arrested those who sheltered the terrorists and provided them with food. The Forensic Science Laboratory report revealed that the rifles of the three terrorists matched those involved in the Pahalgam attack, confirming their involvement. Suleiman has been identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam terror attack. A former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, he is a Pakistani national and was trained at LeT’s Muridke headquarters. He operated under multiple names and also played a role in the Sonamarg tunnel attack last year in October that killed seven labourers. Yasir alias Jibran, a Pakistani terrorist, was also involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack. He was spotted in the forest area of Dachigam several times. Although he was not named among the attackers in the Pahalgam attack. Hamza Afghani, alias Abu Hamza, was a foreign terrorist of likely Afghan origin, according to the security sources. He is known to be associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba module.

All three of the killed terrorists were members of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and were involved in the deadly Pagalgam terror attack, said Amit Shah.

Operation Mahadev: All you need to know about three Pahalgam attack terrorists neutralised in Srinagar

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in Lok Sabha, participates in the Operation Sindoor debate. Before opening up on the details, he threw light on Operation Mahadev, launched by the Indian Army and J&amp;K Police. He confirmed that the three terrorists neutralised on Monday (July 28) were the ones who orchestrated the Pahalgam attack on April 22.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/home-minister-amit-shah-agencies-made-sure-terrorists-couldn-t-escape-the-valley-1753775072174/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/home-minister-amit-shah-agencies-made-sure-terrorists-couldn-t-escape-the-valley-1753775072174/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;"In the Operation Mahadev, Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran, these three terrorists were killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army, CRPF and J&amp;K Police. Suleman was an A-grade commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Afghan and Jibran were also A-grade terrorists. All three terrorists who killed our citizens in the Baisaran valley have been eliminated," Shah said in the house.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Speaking in the Lok Sabha during Special Discussion on India’s strong, successful and decisive ‘Operation Sindoor’. <a href="https://t.co/uMPdAYiwU6">https://t.co/uMPdAYiwU6</a>&mdash; Amit Shah (@AmitShah) <a href="https://twitter.com/AmitShah/status/1950083481104703945?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 29, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

"NIA had already arrested those who sheltered them and detained those who provided them with food. When the terrorists' bodies reached Srinagar, they were identified as the three people who carried out the terror attack in Pahalgam. The FSL (Forensic Science Laboratory) report of the cartridges from the terror attack was already ready. Yesterday, the rifles of the three terrorists were seized and matched with the FSL reports. Further tests were carried out in Chandigarh yesterday, and after that it was confirmed that these three were those who carried out the terror attack," he added.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in Lok Sabha, participates in the Operation Sindoor debate. Before opening up on the details, he threw light on Operation Mahadev, launched by the Indian Army and J&K Police.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in Lok Sabha, participates in the Operation Sindoor debate. Before opening up on the details, he threw light on Operation Mahadev, launched by the Indian Army and J&K Police. He confirmed that the three terrorists neutralised on Monday (July 28) were the ones who orchestrated the Pahalgam attack on April 22. https://www.wionews.com/videos/home-minister-amit-shah-agencies-made-sure-terrorists-couldn-t-escape-the-valley-1753775072174/embed "In the Operation Mahadev, Suleman alias Faizal, Afghan and Jibran, these three terrorists were killed in a joint operation of the Indian Army, CRPF and J&K Police. Suleman was an A-grade commander of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Afghan and Jibran were also A-grade terrorists. All three terrorists who killed our citizens in the Baisaran valley have been eliminated," Shah said in the house.

Home Minister Amit Shah speaks in Lok Sabha, participates in the Operation Sindoor debate. Before opening up on the details, he threw light on Operation Mahadev, launched by the Indian Army and J&amp;K Police.

Three terrorists neutralised in Operation Mahadev orchestrated Pahalgam attack, Amit Shah confirms

A team of National Investigative Agency members has reached Kashmir Valley to identify the bodies of the killed terrorists in the operation Mahadev, according to the sources in security. The sources also said that the two arrested men who had harboured the terrorists in Baisaran before the Pahalgam attack might be brought to identify the terrorists as well.Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region. Sources in the security said that the elimination of three foreign terrorists responsible for the brutal killings of 26 innocent civilians at Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22 has finally been avenged.The operation started after a tip-off on July 27, after which security forces launched a massive search operation in the steep and dense mountain ranges of Lidwas. On July 28th, the terrorists were cordoned off, and a gunfight started from both sides resulting in the killing of three terrorists including Suleiman alias Hashim Musa, Yasir @ Jibran, and Abu Hamza Afghani—terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based group 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a shadow organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).Suleiman, a Pakistani national and former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, was identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. Suleiman was trained at LeT's Muridke headquarters in Pakistan and operated under multiple names. He was also involved in the Sonamarg tunnel attack in October 2024, in which seven labourers were killed on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway.The second terrorist killed in the operation was Yasir alias Jibran. He was also a Pakistani terrorist and was involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack. He was located multiple times in the forest area of Dachigam. Although his name had not been listed among the Pahalgam attackers.The third terrorist killed in the operation was Hamza Afghani alias Abu Hamza. He was a foreign terrorist, and according to the sources in security, he is possibly of Afghan origin and was associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba module.The operation also shows the perfect coordination among multiple security agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Paramilitary forces. These terrorists were holed up multiple times at different locations, but they had managed to escape from those areas. Around five instances where brief encounters were observed in areas like HapatNaar Pahalgam, Tral, Dachigam, and other remote forested areas. Security forces have intensified their operations after Operation Mahadev all across the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region. 

A team of National Investigative Agency members has reached Kashmir Valley to identify the bodies of the killed terrorists in the operation Mahadev, according to the sources in security. The sources also said that the two arrested men who had harboured the terrorists in Baisaran before the Pahalgam attack might be brought to identify the terrorists as well. Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region. Sources in the security said that the elimination of three foreign terrorists responsible for the brutal killings of 26 innocent civilians at Baisaran, Pahalgam, on April 22 has finally been avenged. The operation started after a tip-off on July 27, after which security forces launched a massive search operation in the steep and dense mountain ranges of Lidwas. On July 28th, the terrorists were cordoned off, and a gunfight started from both sides resulting in the killing of three terrorists including Suleiman alias Hashim Musa, Yasir @ Jibran, and Abu Hamza Afghani—terrorists linked to the Pakistan-based group 'The Resistance Front' (TRF), a shadow organization of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Suleiman, a Pakistani national and former Pakistani Special Services Group (SSG) commando, was identified as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. Suleiman was trained at LeT's Muridke headquarters in Pakistan and operated under multiple names. He was also involved in the Sonamarg tunnel attack in October 2024, in which seven labourers were killed on the Srinagar-Sonamarg highway. The second terrorist killed in the operation was Yasir alias Jibran. He was also a Pakistani terrorist and was involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack. He was located multiple times in the forest area of Dachigam. Although his name had not been listed among the Pahalgam attackers. The third terrorist killed in the operation was Hamza Afghani alias Abu Hamza. He was a foreign terrorist, and according to the sources in security, he is possibly of Afghan origin and was associated with the Lashkar-e-Taiba module. The operation also shows the perfect coordination among multiple security agencies, including the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Indian Army, and the Paramilitary forces. These terrorists were holed up multiple times at different locations, but they had managed to escape from those areas. Around five instances where brief encounters were observed in areas like HapatNaar Pahalgam, Tral, Dachigam, and other remote forested areas. Security forces have intensified their operations after Operation Mahadev all across the higher reaches of the Kashmir Valley.

Security forces in Jammu and Kashmir successfully neutralised three terrorists in the Mahadev Peaks of Zabarwan range after a 95-day-long manhunt across the Kashmir region.&nbsp;

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Rifle Grenades found from terrorists in Kashmir let's learn what can be reasons that it found from them. See how new tactics mean new dangers for security on the ground.

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In Operation Mahadev, a strike against the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack, three were killed. Learn about the rifle grenades recovered from these Pakistani terrorists - these grenades guns are launched from rifles and can be used for long-distance attacks.

Operation Mahadev: What are rifle grenades, recovered from Pakistani terrorists killed in Srinagar

Acting on precise intelligence, forces recovered the bodies along with a cache of weapons and materials, including a Soviet-designed AK-47 rifle, a US-made carbine, seventeen rifle grenades and other assorted supplies. 

Operation Mahadev: What are the Soviet-made AK-47 rifles recovered from Pakistani terrorists neutralised by the Indian Army?

In mountain warfare, every kilogram matters due to steep climbs and thin air. Weighing significantly less than battle rifles like the AK-103 or INSAS, the M4 allows soldiers and militants to carry more ammunition while maintaining agility during extended patrols and firefights.

Operation Mahadev: What makes M4 rifles a threat in close-quarter mountain warfare?

Analysts believe many of these rifles originate from stockpiles left behind in Afghanistan after the US withdrawal in 2021. Large quantities of American military hardware reportedly fell into the hands of the Taliban and were later trafficked through black markets into Pakistan.

Operation Mahadev: How did US-made M4 rifles end up in the hands of Pakistani terrorists?

Recovering an M4 in Jammu and Kashmir highlights the continued infiltration of advanced small arms into the region. In previous encounters, similar rifles have been traced to foreign networks supplying militants.

Operation Mahadev: What is US-made M4 rifle, recovered from Pahalgam linked terrorists who were neutralised by Indian Army

More recently, the Rashtriya Rifles have adopted the SIG716i rifle for counter-insurgency operations. In Operation Mahadev, these 7.62mm rifles were used for their superior accuracy and stopping power in medium-range combat, especially in Pahalgam’s hilly terrain.

Operation Mahadev: 5 weapons used by Indian Army to eliminate Pakistani terrorists near Srinagar

Three terrorists were killed following an encounter with security forces at the Lidwas area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Monday under the ‘Operation Mahadev.’ During the operation, teams from the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police are also involved, along with the Indian Army.&nbsp;According to a report by CNN-News18, the bodies of the terrorists were brought from the encounter spot, and there are no official updates of their role in the Baisaran Valley attack; however, the report suggested their involvement in some major attacks on Indian soil.&nbsp;Latest reports suggested that the movement of foreign terrorists was intercepted by the security forces in the upper reaches of Dachigam Forest at Srinagar's Harwan. The ongoing development was confirmed by the Army's Chinar Corps on X, saying, "Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues."&nbsp;Sources in the security forces confirmed that the dead bodies of two killed terrorists out of three were identified as Sulaiman and Yasir. Both of them were involved in the Pahalgam attack, while the third is yet to be identified. However, all three terrorists are claimed to be Pakistanis.&nbsp;In addition, after the terrorists were killed, a US-made carbine, an AK-47, 17 rifle grenades, and other materials were also recovered.<h3>What is the 'Operation Mahadev'?</h3>It is a large-scale anti-terror operation launched by the Indian army in joint cooperation with the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Lidwas area of Srinagar on Monday (July 28, 2025).&nbsp;The operation unfolded following intelligence reports of militants hiding in the Mahadev Hills area, which is close to Mulnar and the Dachigam National Park.&nbsp;More details about the operation is still underway.

The latest reports suggest that the movement of foreign terrorists was intercepted by the security forces in the upper reaches of Dachigam Forest at Srinagar's Harwan. 

Three terrorists were killed following an encounter with security forces at the Lidwas area of Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar on Monday under the ‘Operation Mahadev.’ During the operation, teams from the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police are also involved, along with the Indian Army. According to a report by CNN-News18, the bodies of the terrorists were brought from the encounter spot, and there are no official updates of their role in the Baisaran Valley attack; however, the report suggested their involvement in some major attacks on Indian soil. Latest reports suggested that the movement of foreign terrorists was intercepted by the security forces in the upper reaches of Dachigam Forest at Srinagar's Harwan. The ongoing development was confirmed by the Army's Chinar Corps on X, saying, "Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues." Sources in the security forces confirmed that the dead bodies of two killed terrorists out of three were identified as Sulaiman and Yasir. Both of them were involved in the Pahalgam attack, while the third is yet to be identified. However, all three terrorists are claimed to be Pakistanis. In addition, after the terrorists were killed, a US-made carbine, an AK-47, 17 rifle grenades, and other materials were also recovered. What is the 'Operation Mahadev'? It is a large-scale anti-terror operation launched by the Indian army in joint cooperation with the CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Lidwas area of Srinagar on Monday (July 28, 2025). The operation unfolded following intelligence reports of militants hiding in the Mahadev Hills area, which is close to Mulnar and the Dachigam National Park. More details about the operation is still underway.

The latest reports suggest that the movement of foreign terrorists was intercepted by the security forces in the upper reaches of Dachigam Forest at Srinagar's Harwan.&nbsp;

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