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Business Standard
7 days ago
- Politics
- Business Standard
Pahalgam mastermind killed, TCS job cuts, SC on Bihar SIR, Thailand-Cambodia truce
At least 3 terrorists were killed today by special forces of Indian Army on the outskirts of Srinagar, in Operation Mahadev. According to reports, the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack, Hashim Musa, was among those killed. The Supreme Court refused to stay the publication of the draft electoral rolls in Bihar. The top court also directed the Election Commission to continue accepting both Aadhaar and Voter ID cards for the Special Intensive Revision exercise in the state. 19-year-old Divya Deshmukh scripted history as she became the first Indian woman to claim the FIDE Women's chess World Cup champion. TCS CEO K Krithivasan clarified in an interview today that the company's plan to cut around 12,000 jobs globally is not driven by AI, but by a skill mismatch. Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to an "immediate and unconditional ceasefire" following mediation talks in Malaysia, after US President Donald Trump's intervention.
India Today
29-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Foreign rifles seized from terrorists in Op Mahadev exposes Pak hand: Sources
The cache of foreign-made rifles and weapons recovered from the slain terrorists, one of whom was the mastermind of the Pahalgam attack, during Operation Mahadev has exposed Pakistan's role in fuelling terrorism in Jammu and Monday, three months after the Pahalgam attack, which left 26 dead, security forces gunned down top Lashkar commander Suleiman Shah, alias Hashim Musa, in the Dachigam area near Mount Mahadev. advertisementMusa, who served in the Pakistan army's special forces, is believed to be the conspirator and executor of the April 22 attack in Baisaran Valley. Sources said the recovery of sophisticated weapons like the US-made M4 Carbine pointed towards an organised supply chain being operated from across the from the American M4 Carbine, the security forces also seized a Romanian Model 90 assault rifle and a hybrid Russian AKM 7.62 rifle. Sources said such high-grade weapons are rarely used by local militants in the MAHADEV ENTERS DAY 2Meanwhile, Operation Mahadev entered the second day on Tuesday after security forces received fresh input about the suspected movement of Army is likely to hold a media briefing later in the day after the exact identities of the other two terrorists are confirmed. It is not immediately clear if they were also involved in the Pahalgam agencies are working to match biometric and facial data of the deceased with existing forces believe that two or more individuals may have been accompanying the slain terrorists and could still be hiding in the dense Dachigam operation was launched after a suspicious communication was intercepted by the Army earlier in July, following which a joint group of Lashkar and Jaish terrorists was closely tracked for 14 days.A Chinese radio communication device, which was active during the Pahalgam attack, was again switched on two days ago, helping the forces to narrow down the location of the terrorists. When the security forces zeroed in on the terrorists, they were caught napping, as the element of surprise and superior tactical manoeuvre saw their luck running out.- EndsTune InMust Watch
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First Post
29-07-2025
- First Post
Op Mahadev: How Chinese device gave Pahalgam mastermind away and led to his killing
A Chinese communication device that turned on two days ago helped Indian security officials track down three terrorists inside the Dachigam forest of Jammu and Kashmir. It took a team of highly-trained personnel less than three hours to complete the mission, resulting in the deaths of the three, who were reportedly linked to the Pahalgam attack, including the mastermind Hashim Musa read more Security personnel keep vigil after after Operation Mahadev in which three terrorists were killed in an encounter, near Dachigam in Srinagar district, Jammu and Kashmir. PTI 'Those who are gone won't return, but terror must end. We are proud of the Indian Army.' 'The pain will never go, the closure may never come. But at least now, we can sleep a little better knowing that those who killed my husband are no more.' These were just some of the reactions from families of the victims of the Pahalgam attack shortly after the Indian Army successfully eliminated three terrorists, including the mastermind of the April 22 tragedy, in an operation dubbed Operation Mahadev on Monday (July 28). STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The operation resulting in the deaths of the terrorists, was launched by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army in the general area of Lidwas in Jammu and Kashmir. Hours after the operation, the three slain terrorists were identified as Hashim Musa alias Suleiman, widely regarded as the mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack. The other two have also been identified as Yasir, Abu Hamza. All three of them were foreign nationals affiliated with the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). But how did Indian authorities track these three terrorists down and kill them? What's the significance of the name behind the operation? We get you all the answers and much, much more. Tracking the 3 terrorists down Ever since the April 22 Pahalgam attack in which 26 people were horrifically killed, the security personnel in Kashmir have been on high alert and been searching for any clues to find those involved in the attack. They finally received a breakthrough 14 days ago when they received suspicious communication. The forces got a clue about a Chinese ultra radio communication being active, after which the operation was carried out. The LeT uses the Chinese radio for encrypted messages and reportedly even used them during the planning and execution of the Pahalgam terror attack. Then two days ago, the group of terrorists activated the communication device once again, allowing for the security officials to pick up their precise location — the Dachigam forest area. Official sources revealed that local nomads also provided inputs, helping the forces to narrow down the location of the terrorists. The encounter occurred in General Area Lidwas and drone footage showed three bodies, confirming that three terrorists were neutralised. PTI Trapping the three terrorists Narrowing down their location to the Dachigam forests in Jammu and Kashmir, officials deployed several units in the area to further pinpoint their exact spot. The Dachigam forest has two sides — one extending towards Pahalgam in south Kashmir's Anantnag district and another connecting Ganderbal district. Once the terrorists were located, the security personnel launched a drone on Monday in that area to get a clear visual of the terrorists. Once they received visuals, personnel from the Rashtriya Rifles (RR) and Para Special Forces commandos and ascended the Mahadev hill. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Then using the element of surprise, the team encircle the terrorists around 11.30 am and swiftly neutralised them. An NDTV report states that 45 minutes later, a cleansing operation was launched in a two-kilometre radius of the encounter site. And at 12:45 pm, the terrorists' bodies were identified and photographed. Sources told India Today that at the time of the encounter, the terrorists were napping and caught completely unaware. OP MAHADEV - Update Three terrorist have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues.#Kashmir@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA — Chinar Corps🍁 - Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) July 28, 2025 Weapons, pots at encounter site Amid the cleansing stage of Operation Mahadev, security troops also recovered weapons from the site. Preliminary reports suggest a US-made carbine, an AK-47, 17 rifle grenades, and other materials were recovered. For those who don't know, rifle grenades are explosive devices fired from the barrel or grenade launcher of a rifle, not thrown by hand. They are capable of hitting targets that are over 200 metres away. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD The recovery of such weapons indicates that the terrorists were well-equipped and possibly planning another major strike. Eatables and cooking utensils were also spotted at the hideout. Security personnel during the cordon and search operation, near Dachigam in Srinagar district. PTI Reactions to Operation Mahadev The killing of the three terrorists in Operation Mahadev led to many praising and congratulating those involved in it. J&K Lieutenant-Governor Manoj Sinha congratulated the security forces for the Dachigam operation. 'The police and security forces can provide more details after the operation will be over. Such operations have been ongoing for several months now, jointly carried out by the J&K Police, Army, and CRPF, in which terrorists are being eliminated.' Meanwhile, families of the victims of the Pahalgam terror attack said they have received some kind of closure following the killing of the terrorists. Reacting to the news, Vikas Kumrawat, who lost his elder brother in the Pahalgam attack told PTI, 'We were thinking for a long time why the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack have not been caught yet? We are very happy and relieved with the news of the army killing the mastermind of this attack. This action is a special achievement of our government and the army.' In Haryana's Nawal, Rajesh Narwal, father of slain Indian Navy officer Lt Vinay Narwal, praised the Armed Forces for their bravery. 'I want to salute the Army, our paramilitary and J-K police jawans for their bravery,' said Rajesh Narwal. 'The way they did not care for their lives and hunted them down is not an easy task. I salute them for their bravery. They should be honoured for this,' he further said. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Significance of name behind Operation Mahadev Carried out jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police and the CRPF, what's the reasoning behind the name of the operation? The choice isn't just symbolic but also tactical. That's because it took place near Mahadev peak, which is part of the Zabarwan Range and holds both strategic and spiritual value. Kashmiri folklore states that this is the path that Lord Shiva took to reach the Amarnath Cave, where he related the Amar Katha (the tale of immortality) to Goddess Parvati. With inputs from agencies
India Today
28-07-2025
- Politics
- India Today
Pahalgam massacre mastermind killed in Op Mahadev, Lok Sabha debates Op Sindoor
This edition of Five Live delves into Operation Mahadev, a counter-terrorism initiative in the Dachigam forest near Srinagar, where Indian security forces neutralised three Pakistani terrorists linked to the April 22nd Pahalgam attack targeting Hindu tourists. The operation, conducted by the Indian Army, J&K Police, and CRPF, eliminated Hashim Musa, a former Pakistan Army SSG commando, after a 15-day pursuit leveraging technical and human intelligence, including tracking a Chinese satellite phone. The program also examines the recovered intelligence assets, the implications of the Baisaran massacre, and the ongoing parliamentary debate over 'Operation Sindoor,' India's May 7, 2025 retaliatory strike. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and BJP VP Jay Panda discuss India's shift to a retaliatory defense policy, while Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi critiques the government's counter-terrorism strategy and its inability to prevent attacks like Pahalgam.
News18
28-07-2025
- Politics
- News18
Pahalgam Attacker Among 3 Terrorists Killed In Encounter; Sources Confirm Pakistan, Lashkar Link
Sources have confirmed that Hashim Musa, alias Suleman, was involved in the attack where terrorists shot dead 26 civilians A terrorist who was involved in the Pahgalam attack was among three terrorists who were killed in an encounter in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. Top government sources have confirmed that Hashim Musa, alias Suleman, was involved in the attack where terrorists shot dead 26 civilians. He is believed to be the mastermind of the April 22 attack. The other two terrorists have been identified as Jibran and Hamza Afghani. They hail from Pakistan and were affiliated with Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), sources added. A report in the news agency PTI said these two were allegedly involved in the Sonamarg Tunnel attack last year. It is important to note that the Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy of Lashkar-e-Tayyiba (LeT), had claimed responsibility for the terror attack at Baisaran meadows. Earlier this month, the TRF was designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organisation (FTO) and Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) by the United States of America. The 'Operation Mahadev' was launched by the Indian Army's elite para commandos in an encounter in a forest area on Srinagar's outskirts in Kashmir following a technical signal indicating the use of a satellite phone that was also used by the perpetrators of the Pahalgam attack. As many as 26 persons — mostly tourists — were shot dead by terrorists at Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, which prompted the armed forces to launch Operation Sindoor on May 7 against the terror infrastructure in Pakistan. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
