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Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Pahalgam mastermind among 3 killed in Operation Mahadev
Srinagar: The armed forces on Monday killed three infiltrators in the Lidwas area, located in the upper reaches of Dachigam National Park in Harwan on the outskirts of Srinagar. The Army launched ' Operation Mahadev ' in the early hours of Monday and later reported the recovery of three bodies from the encounter site. A senior J&K police official told ET that the group was led by 'Sulaiman', who was allegedly involved in the Pahalgam massacre . " Sulaiman and two others were killed in this encounter. He was involved in the Pahalgam attack," the official said. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Please select course: Select a Course Category The armed forces are expected to formally brief the media on the operation on Tuesday. However, there has been no official confirmation yet on the identity or involvement of the three suspected infiltrators. In the Baisaran Valley of Pahalgam 25 tourists and one local were killed by unidentified gunmen from point blank range on April 22, this year, which triggered a mini war between India and Pakistan in May. "Contact established in General Area terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues," Srinagar based Chinar Corps of the Army had informed. Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma complimented the forces for the swift and precise execution of the infiltrators. Live Events The army officials have informally shared pictures of the three bodies, with bullet wounds in their heads. They informed that a US carbine, AK-47 rifles and other ammunition has been recovered from the three suspects. However, the identity of the trio is yet to be officially disclosed. "The identification of the neutralised terrorists is being done. Please await further details," J&K police informed on X. The army and police have also not issued any official statement about the connection of this group with the Pahalgam attack but the investigation continues. "Three Pakistani terrorists have been eliminated in Dachigam area and police will share details of the operation. Such kinetic operations have been happening for several months now and I congratulate the forces for this success," Lieutenant Governor of J&K Manoj Sinha told reporters on the sidelines of a function. Earlier, on April 12, three foreign infiltrators were killed in the Chatroo area of Kishtwar and the army sais an AK rifle, an M4 Rifle and other equipment were recovered from the spot. The officials claimed that a top Jaish-e-Muhammad commander was killed in that encounter.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business Standard
Three terrorists, including Pahalgam attack planner, killed: Officials
The Indian Army on Monday killed three terrorists, including a man suspected to be the mastermind behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack, during an encounter on the outskirts of Srinagar, officials said, according to news agency PTI. The action was part of 'Operation Mahadev', following the detection of a satellite phone signal linked to those involved in the Pahalgam incident. Those killed have been identified as Sulieman alias Asif, Jibran, and Hamza Afghani. According to officials, Sulieman is believed to have played a central role in planning the Pahalgam attack, in which 26 people — mostly tourists — were shot dead at Baisaran meadows in April 2025. The incident had triggered a broader response from the Indian defence forces, including 'Operation Sindoor', under which Indian forces targeted terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) on May 7. Meanwhile, Jibran was allegedly involved in the October 2024 attack at the Sonamarg tunnel project in Gagangir that left seven people, including a doctor, dead, the report added. The encounter began after a joint team from 24 Rashtriya Rifles and the 4 Para unit detected movement of three terrorists around 11.30 am on Monday, the report added Security forces recovered one M4 carbine rifle, two AK rifles, and other ammunition from the site. The bodies were handed over to the local police, who assisted with the identification and initiated legal formalities, the report added. Additional troops have been deployed in the area amid inputs suggesting the presence of more militants, officials said. This comes hours after the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army said that three terrorists were neutralised in an intense firefight. "Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation continues," the Army's Chinar Corps said in a post on X.
Time of India
a day ago
- Time of India
Operation Mahadev: Pahalgam attack mastermind among 3 terrorists killed
Representative Image NEW DELHI: In a major breakthrough, the Army's elite para commandos gunned down three terrorists in an encounter on the outskirts of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. One of the terrorists is Sulieman alias Asif, who is believed to be the mastermind of the April 22 Pahalgam attack, news agency PTI reported citing officials. The group was killed after the security forces launched a surprise action, codenamed 'Operation Mahadev. ' The two others were identified as Jibran and Hamza Afghani. Jibran was allegedly involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack in October 20204. One M4 carbine rifle, two AK rifles and other munitions were recovered from the site of the encounter. Additional security reinforcements have also been rushed as intelligence inputs suggested the presence of another group of terrorists in the area. The bodies of the slain terrorists were handed over to local police, which helped in the identification process, for legal formalities and final rites as per the standard operating procedure. Inspector General of Police (Kashmir Zone) VK Birdi described Operation Mahadev as a 'long-drawn operation.' Earlier, Srinagar-based Chinar Corps in a post on X said three terrorists were killed under the anti-terror operation.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘Chinar Corps will invariably send terrorists to meet their maker': Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai
Lieutenant General Rajiv Ghai, the face of the Indian Army during Operation Sindoor and deputy chief of army staff (Strategy), praised the Chinar Corps for its role in Monday's encounter near Srinagar in which three terrorists, including Pahalgam attack mastermind Suleiman Shah, were neutralised. Lt Gen Rajiv Ghai hailed Chinar Corps for its role in Monday's encounter near Srinagar, calling them valiant warriors of the Indian Army. (ANI File) In a post on X, Lt Gen Ghai highlighted the harsh terrain and operational challenges security forces face during anti-terror operations in Jammu and Kashmir. 'Sometimes, when you despair that results are not forthcoming, you only need to spare a thought for the tough terrain and conditions that affect such operations,' he wrote. He went on to commend the Chinar Corps' commitment to national security, saying, 'Never forget that the Chinar Corps will invariably send terrorists to meet their maker. Salute to the valiant warriors of this exalted outfit of the Indian Army.' The remarks came soon after the confirmation that three terrorists were killed in a joint operation, codenamed Operation Mahadev, launched by the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police in the Lidwas region near Dara, close to Dachigam National Park. Suleiman Shah, also known as Hashim Moosa, was the mastermind behind the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists. Suleiman Shah had previously served in the Pakistan Army, reported NDTV. He was affiliated with the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). 'It is a prolonged operation and is still continuing in which J&K police, paramilitary and army have an exchange of fire (with terrorists) in higher reaches. As per the interior reports, three bodies are being observed and seems to be neutralised. It is an ongoing operation and I would not like to divulge much at this moment. We will share details with you at an opportune time. It will take us some time for identification and all that. The (security) parties are still inside,' IGP Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi told the media.
Hindustan Times
a day ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
5 facts on Suleiman Shah, the Pahalgam attacker killed in J&K encounter
Security forces on Monday neutralised three terrorists, including Suleiman Shah, the mastermind of the Pahalgam terror attack, during an encounter on the outskirts of Srinagar. Security forces neutralised three terrorists, including Pahalgam attack mastermind Suleman Shah, in an encounter near Srinagar.(Waseem Andrabi/HT ) Acting on specific intelligence, the Indian Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint operation, which was codenamed Operation Mahadev in the rugged Lidwas region near Dara, close to Dachigam National Park. Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Indian Army confirmed that three terrorists were killed in a fierce gunfight. 'Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation continues,' China Corps wrote on X (formerly Twitter). However, sources said one of the slain terrorists has been identified as Suleiman Shah, the mastermind behind the recent Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. Who was Suleman Shah, mastermind of the Pahalgam attack? Suleiman Shah, also known as Hashim Moosa, was the mastermind behind the April 22 terror attack in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives, mostly tourists, NDTV reported. Suleiman Shah had previously served in the Pakistan Army, the report added. He was affiliated with the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). Following the attack in Baisaran, the Jammu and Kashmir Police announced a ₹ 20 lakh reward for credible information leading to his whereabouts. 20 lakh reward for credible information leading to his whereabouts. Suleman Shah was believed to be hiding in Central Kashmir's Ganderbal district in the weeks after the attack. 'It is a prolonged operation and is still continuing in which J&K police, paramilitary and army have an exchange of fire (with terrorists) in higher reaches. As per the interior reports, three bodies are being observed and seems to be neutralised. It is an ongoing operation and I would not like to divulge much at this moment. We will share details with you at an opportune time. It will take us some time for identification and all that. The (security) parties are still inside,' IGP Kashmir Vidhi Kumar Birdi told the media.
