Context:
Operation Mahadev was a high-impact, joint counter-terror mission conducted near Lidwas in the Harwan area of Srinagar. The operation successfully neutralized three high-value terrorists, including Suleiman Shah, the key planner behind the April 22 Pahalgam attack.

Key Details

What Was It?
A coordinated counter-terrorism operation aimed at eliminating Lashkar-e-Taiba-affiliated militants entrenched in the Srinagar region.

Launched By:
A combined effort by the Indian Army’s Para Special Forces, Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), and the Jammu & Kashmir Police, executed under the strategic leadership of the Chinar Corps.

Primary Objective:
To target and neutralize militants involved in recent high-profile attacks, notably the Pahalgam and Sonamarg Tunnel incidents.

Strategic Significance

• Decisive Strike on Terror Infrastructure:
  The operation dealt a severe blow to cross-border terrorism networks active in Kashmir.
• Elimination of Key Operatives:
  Among those killed were Pakistan-trained terrorists, including an ex-Pakistan Army operative—highlighting foreign involvement in regional unrest.
• Morale Booster for Forces:
  The success of Operation Mahadev has bolstered the morale of Indian security forces, particularly amid ongoing national discussions surrounding Operation Sindoor.