Operation Mahadev: India’s Fierce Answer to the Pahalgam Terror Attack
Operation Mahadev: Inside India’s Decisive Response to the Pahalgam Terror Attack On April 22, 2025, the tranquil Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam was shattered by a brutal Lashkar-e-Taiba assault, claiming 26 innocent lives. This Pahalgam terror attack—one of the deadliest in Jammu and Kashmir—demanded swift justice and a powerful message against cross-border terrorism. The result was Operation Mahadev , a meticulously planned anti-terror operation that would set a new benchmark for Indian Army encounter news. The Quest for Justice Begins In the aftermath, Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police (Special Operations Group) launched an intensive hunt to track the Pahalgam attack masterminds. Intelligence from villagers, drone surveillance, and advanced biometric tracking painted a clear trail to the dense Dachigam forest near Srinagar. This Jammu and Kashmir anti-terror operation was not just about retaliation—it was about restoring peace for the families of the Pahalgam ...