The terrorist attack on innocent tourists at Baisaran in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir last year on 22nd April shocked the nation and stirred deep anguish across the country. The cold-blooded, execution-style killing of civilians, targeted based on identity, stood out as an act of extreme brutality. It was not merely an incident for the Indian Army and security forces; it was a call to action, and the Justice had to be delivered. Indian Army sources said that within hours of the attack, Army troops reached the site and began piecing together the sequence of events. 

Operation Mahadev was launched to wipe out the terrorists involved in the Pahalgam attack. The operation evolved into one of the most extensive counter-terror operations in recent years. Eyewitness accounts, including that of an Army officer present at the location, confirmed the involvement of three Pakistani terrorists. Swift intelligence fusion, using human intelligence technical inputs and survivor-based identification, led to the confirmation of the perpetrators.

Over the next several weeks, a relentless multi-agency effort unfolded. Intelligence agencies, the Indian Army, Jammu and Kashmir Police, and Central Armed Police Forces worked in seamless coordination. On 10 July 2025, based on fresh intelligence inputs, Operation Mahadev entered its decisive phase. Large-scale, coordinated operations were launched and troops were redeployed dynamically, and escape routes were systematically blocked, effectively isolating the terrorists within a confined zone.

After a relentless pursuit spanning 93 days on 28 July 2025, In a swift and precise engagement, all three terrorists were neutralised, bringing the perpetrators of the Baisaran carnage to justice. Operation Mahadev stands as a testament to the Indian Army’s resolve, professionalism and unwavering commitment to safeguarding the nation.