Mastermind Eliminated in Major Victory: Operation Mahadev Strikes Deep, In a stunning blow to terror networks in Jammu and Kashmir, Operation Mahadev led to the elimination of Suleiman Shah, the alleged mastermind behind the Pahalgam attack, along with two other terrorists in a high-stakes encounter in Lidwas, Srinagar. Acting on precise intelligence inputs— including a technical signal similar to the one used in the Pahalgam strike—Indian forces launched a joint offensive involving the Army, CRPF, and J&K Police. During the sweep, security personnel uncovered a hidden forest hideout stocked with food supplies and cooking gear, suggesting the terrorists had been operating from the depths of the woods. Operation Mahadev marks a critical tactical success and a significant step forward in neutralizing cross-border terror threats in the region.

What is Operation Mahadev? Inside the Bold Mission That Took Down Pahalgam Attack Mastermind
Operation Mahadev is a high-intensity counter-terror mission launched by Indian security forces following the deadly Pahalgam attack. Acting on precise intelligence inputs, including a matching technical signal traced back to the assault, forces zeroed in on terrorist hideouts in the Lidwas area of Srinagar. In a swift and coordinated strike, the Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police eliminated Suleiman Shah, the suspected mastermind behind the Pahalgam incident, along with two other terrorists. The operation also uncovered a forest hideout used by the militants, revealing chilling insights into their movements and survival tactics. Operation Mahadev stands out as a strategic and surgical response, delivering a clear message against terrorism in the Valley.
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Heavy Gunfire, U.S.-Made Weapons Recovered as 3 Terrorists Eliminated
In a fierce gunbattle under Operation Mahadev, security forces neutralized three heavily armed terrorists in the Lidwas area of Srinagar, believed to be linked to the recent Pahalgam attack. According to a spokesperson from the Chinar Corps, the terrorists opened intense fire during the encounter, prompting a swift and powerful retaliation by the forces. After the operation, the bodies of all three terrorists were recovered from the site. A shocking cache of weapons was seized, including a U.S.-made carbine, an AK-47, 17 rifle grenades, and other warlike stores. Officials are now probing the trio’s direct involvement in the Pahalgam attack, as Operation Mahadev continues to expose and dismantle critical terror networks in the region.
🌕 4 day live tracking of terrorists
🌖 Recce drone
🌗 Huawei sat phone give-away
🌘 Confirmation from Bakarwals
🌑 RR cordon, Para SF scouts at night
🌒 135 minute final opI report a detailed timeline of Operation Mahadev: pic.twitter.com/TKjfJVCa2b
— Shiv Aroor (@ShivAroor) July 28, 2025
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Operation Mahadev: Sonamarg Tunnel Attacker and Pahalgam Mastermind Among 3 Pakistani Terrorists Killed
In a major success for Indian forces, Operation Mahadev led to the elimination of three Pakistani terrorists during a high-stakes encounter in the dense Lidwas forest near Harwan, on the outskirts of Srinagar. The operation unfolded around 11 AM when a joint team of the 24 Rashtriya Rifles and 4 Para unit detected suspicious movement in the Mulnar area. Among the slain was Jibran, a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) operative believed to have orchestrated the deadly Sonamarg Tunnel attack in October 2023 that claimed seven lives, including a doctor. Officials also suspect that Suleiman Shah, the mastermind behind the recent Pahalgam terror attack, was among those killed. Operation Mahadev has dealt a critical blow to cross-border terror operations, showcasing India’s growing precision in counter-terror warfare.
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