The Indian Army has achieved a major success 96 days after the terrible terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on 22 April 2025. 26 innocent tourists were killed in this attack. Operation Mahadev, which started in Jawab, has now proved to be a “game over” for the terrorists.
Three terrorists were killed in a recent encounter in Srinagar, who were associated with the Pahalgam attack. Come, let’s understand what this operation was, how it went and how the terrorists were defeated.
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Pahalgam attack: What happened?
On 22 April 2025, 26 tourists were attacked by five terrorists in Bisaran Valley of Pahalgam. These terrorists were associated with The Resistance Front (TRF), which is considered to be the pawn of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LET) in Pakistan. Weapons such as M4 Carbine and AK-47 were used in the attack.
The terrorists targeted Hindu tourists. Those who could not read Islamic verses were fryed with bullets. This incident shook the whole country. Tourism was also affected.
- Loss: 26 people were killed, including a Nepali citizen.
- Blame: India accused the attack on TRF and Pakistan, while Pakistan called it a “domestic rebellion”.
- feedback: After this, India suspended Indus Waters Treaty and removed Pakistani citizens.
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Operation Mahadev: Mission starts
After the Pahalgam attack, on 7 May 2025, India conducted Operation vermilion, in which accurate airstrikes were carried out on terrorist bases in Pakistan and PoK. But to end the roots of the terrorists, the army made a long strategy, named Operation Mahadev. This operation lasted for 96 days and its aim was to catch or kill the terrorists who were involved in the Pahalgam attack.
- beginning: On 28 July 2025, the last phase of Operation Mahadev started with an encounter in Dachigam area of Srinagar.
- Team: It included Special Operations Group (SOG) and 12 Sikh Light Infantry of the Indian Army.
- Target: To destroy the hiding bases of the terrorists and find the main attackers.
Story of Mission: How was the terrorists wiped out?
Steering and Preparation: The Army tracks the location of terrorists with drones and humints (human intelligence). There were reports of terrorists in Dachigam forests, where they were hidden.
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Encounter begins: On the morning of 28 July, security forces surrounded the area. The terrorists started firing, but the army gave a befitting reply. The encounter lasted for 6 hours, killing three terrorists.
Weapon recovered: AK-47, Grenade and IED (improvised explosive devices) were found in the encounter. These weapons were used in the Pahalgam attack.
Claim of success: The army said that one of the main conspirators of the Pahalgam attack was eliminated. The search for the remaining terrorists is going on.
What was special in the operation?
- Indigenous technology: The army used indigenous drones and radars, which was helpful in finding the terrorists hidden in the forests.
- Accuracy: Care was taken to protect the citizens from damage in the encounter.
- Long strategy: This operation, which lasted for 96 days, included espionage, siege and accurate attacks.
The army also saw the activities of terrorists at night with drones and thermal imaging. The robotic system was used to neutralize the IED.
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What is the meaning of India?
- Security: Will help stop attacks like Pahalgam.
- Proud: Indigenous technology and army strategy increased the country’s confidence.
- challenge: More terrorists like Hashim Moses may be hidden, so vigilance is necessary.
Operation Mahadev gave a befitting reply to the terrorists 96 days after the Pahalgam attack. The killing of three terrorists in the encounter of Srinagar shows the firmness of India. Dangerous terrorists like Hashim Musa are a big victory for the security of the country. But the roots of terror did not end completely, so the army will have to be constantly cautious.
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