Indian Army Eliminates Top LeT Commander in Operation Mahadev; Pakistan Alleges Fake Encounter

Three Militants Killed in Major Anti-Terror Operation in Jammu & Kashmir

In a significant counter-terrorism operation, the Indian Army killed three militants in Jammu and Kashmir on Monday during Operation Mahadev, including Hashim Musa, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) commander believed to be behind the recent Pahalgam and Sonamarg attacks.

Mastermind of Pahalgam and Sonamarg Attacks Neutralized

Officials confirmed that Hashim Musa, a former Pakistani Army soldier, was the chief planner of the Pahalgam assault and the deadly strike near Z-Morh tunnel in Sonamarg, which left seven people dead, including six workers and a doctor. His killing is being hailed as a major blow to Pakistan-backed terror networks operating in the region.

India Rejects ‘Fake Encounter’ Allegations by Pakistani Media

Pakistan’s leading daily ‘Dawn’ has reported claims suggesting that Operation Mahadev was a staged encounter, accusing India of targeting innocent Pakistani citizens. The report also stated that over 700 Pakistani nationals are currently in Indian jails, with some allegedly coerced into making anti-Pakistan statements.

Indian officials have firmly rejected these accusations, asserting that the operation was based on credible intelligence and targeted active militants, not civilians. “Taking out Hashim Musa eliminates a key figure in the cross-border terror pipeline,” a senior Army official stated.Operation Seen as Strategic Win Despite Cross-Border Tensions

Indian security forces are calling Operation Mahadev a strategic success, aimed at neutralizing terror threats in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials believe it will weaken Lashkar-e-Taiba’s ability to plan and carry out attacks on Indian soil.

Conflicting Narratives and Ongoing Investigations

While Pakistan continues to contest the authenticity of the encounter, Indian authorities maintain that operations like Mahadev are essential for the safety and stability of the region. As tensions simmer, more investigations and security operations are expected to follow in the coming weeks.