Operation Mahadev:
🕯️ A Tragedy That Shook the Nation: The Pahalgam Attack
On April 22, 2025, a heinous terror attack rocked Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, claiming the lives of 26 innocent civilians, including tourists, security personnel, and children. The attackers, armed with automatic weapons, opened fire on a convoy of tourists, leading to one of the most devastating civilian attacks in recent years.
Three months later, Operation Mahadev — led by the Indian Army’s elite para commandos — gunned down Suleman alias Asif, the believed mastermind of the Pahalgam attack, in Lidwas near Srinagar, bringing some closure to grieving families.
🛡️ Operation Mahadev: Justice Delivered on the Battlefield
On July 28, 2025, Indian security forces launched a precision operation after intercepting satellite phone signals linked to the terrorists behind the April 22 attack. The operation took place in the dense Lidwas forest area, where Suleman and two associates were hiding.
According to Army officials, Suleman was the main planner behind the massacre. The operation was swift and decisive, involving para commandos, drones, and real-time intelligence sharing.
🧑⚖️ How the Families Reacted: A Mix of Relief and Irreplaceable Loss
✅ “A Matter of Satisfaction”: Vikas Kumrawat from Indore
Sushil Nathaniel, a 58-year-old LIC manager from Indore, was among the victims. His younger brother, Vikas Kumrawat, said:
“We were wondering why the terrorists had not been caught yet. The news of the mastermind being killed brings us relief. This is a major achievement by our government and the Indian Army. My brother will never return, but this action gives us some peace.”
✅ “I Salute the Forces”: Rajesh Narwal, Father of Indian Navy Officer
Lt. Vinay Narwal, newly married and on his honeymoon, was among those killed in Pahalgam. His father, Rajesh Narwal, from Karnal, Haryana, shared:
“The way our forces risked their lives to hunt down the killers is heroic. They deserve national honor. I salute the bravery of the Army, paramilitary, and J&K Police.”
✅ “Terror Must End”: Wife of Victim in Bhubaneswar
Prashant Satpathy, a businessman from Bhubaneswar, lost his life in the attack. His wife, overwhelmed with emotion, said:
“Those who are gone won’t return, but terror must end. We are proud of the Indian Army.”
⚔️ Timeline of Justice: From Operation Sindoor to Operation Mahadev
- April 22, 2025: Terrorists kill 26 people in Pahalgam.
- May 2025: Operation Sindoor launched — Indian forces destroy nine terror camps across the LoC.
- July 28, 2025: Operation Mahadev leads to the killing of Suleman and two associates in Lidwas.
🧠 Role of Intelligence and Satellite Tracking
Security agencies used a combination of satellite phone intercepts, ground informants, and pattern recognition technology to trace the terrorists.
Officials credit this operation to advancements in defense tech and inter-agency coordination.
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“A foggy Himalayan forest with Indian soldiers in combat gear patrolling cautiously, Indian flag barely visible in mist — dramatic and emotional scene, tribute style”
📢 National Impact and Emotional Closure
While Operation Mahadev cannot bring back the lives lost, it has served as a strong symbolic response. Families across India are feeling a sense of closure, gratitude, and patriotic pride.
“Justice delayed is not justice denied, but this time, justice was swift — and heard across borders.”
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