In a major counter-terror operation, Indian security forces have neutralized three Pakistani terrorists near the Lidvas forest area close to Srinagar. The Army has officially confirmed this development, calling the mission “Operation Mahadev.”
The bodies of all three terrorists have been spotted using drone surveillance and are being recovered by the forces. Identification is underway, but preliminary inputs suggest that these could be the same terrorists involved in the recent Pahalgam terror attack, which killed several civilians.
How the Operation Unfolded
According to Army officials, the operation was launched after suspicious communications were intercepted two days ago. The intelligence pointed to the presence of heavily armed terrorists in the dense Lidvas forest.
To ensure success, the Army deployed drone technology and satellite monitoring for real-time visuals. The operation, carried out jointly by the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and other security agencies, turned into a fierce gun battle early this morning.
The Army’s official statement confirmed:
- Three foreign terrorists have been killed.
- All three were hiding in the Lidvas-Dachigam forest region.
- Drone imagery has confirmed the presence of bodies.
Connection to Pahalgam Attack
Sources indicate these terrorists are likely the same operatives who carried out the Pahalgam terror attack in April, killing multiple tourists. Since that incident, the Army has been conducting multiple search operations across the Kashmir Valley to track down the perpetrators.
Security agencies suspect that the terrorists had local support and were hiding in remote forest zones instead of fleeing across the border.
Strategic Importance of Operation Mahadev
The operation was named “Mahadev” after the Mahadev mountain range in Srinagar, near Dachigam National Park, a dense forest area notorious for terrorist hideouts. This region has seen multiple encounters in the past due to its difficult terrain and natural cover for militants.
Army officials highlighted that this success is a major breakthrough ahead of an upcoming Parliament discussion on recent terror incidents in Jammu & Kashmir.
What’s Next?
The next step involves identifying the bodies and confirming their link to the Pahalgam attack. NIA and local police are expected to verify the identities through forensic and witness confirmation.
If confirmed, the government may officially announce in Parliament that the main accused of the Pahalgam massacre have been eliminated.
