3 Pakistani Terrorists Killed in Operation Mahadev, Suspected Link to Pahalgam Attack

Three Pakistani terrorists, suspected to be involved in the April 22 Pahalgam attack, were killed in an encounter in Srinagar’s Dachigam area during Operation Mahadev, led by the Army and J&K Police. The operation followed intercepted communications and local inputs. Seventeen grenades, an M4 carbine, and two AK-47 rifles were recovered. The terrorists may be linked to the Baisaran Valley attack, claimed by TRF, where non-Muslim male tourists were targeted. Two locals have been arrested for sheltering the attackers. The operation coincides with Parliament’s discussion on the attack and India's counter-response, Operation Sindoor. Identification of the terrorists is underway.