Operation Mahadev
- 30 Jul 2025
In News:
Indian security forces recently launched Operation Mahadev, a joint counter-terror operation near Srinagar, successfully neutralising three high-value terrorists, including Suleiman Shah, the mastermind behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack.
Key Facts about Operation Mahadev
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Details |
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Nature |
Precision anti-terror operation |
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Launched By |
Indian Army (Para SF), CRPF, and J&K Police |
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Command |
Strategically coordinated under the Chinar Corps |
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Location |
Lidwas area, near Dara and Harwan, close to Dachigam National Park, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir |
Objectives and Outcomes
- Primary Aim: To neutralise Lashkar-e-Taiba-affiliated terrorists, specifically those involved in:
- Pahalgam attack (April 2024)
- Sonamarg Tunnel attack
- Notable Neutralised Terrorists:
- Suleiman Shah (main planner of Pahalgam attack)
- Two other Pakistan-trained terrorists, including a former Pakistani Army personnel
Strategic Significance
- Major blow to cross-border terrorism networks operating in Kashmir
- Reinforces India’s anti-terror posture, especially amidst the ongoing Operation Sindoor policy debate
- Enhances morale of security forces engaged in continuous counter-insurgency in the region