On April 22, 2025, a brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam’s Baisa ran Valley killed 26 innocent civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. The attackers were armed with AK‑47s and M4 carbines and carried out what remains the deadliest civilian massacre in Kashmir since the 2008 Mumbai attacks.
Today, Home Minister Amit Shah addressed Parliament to reveal how Indian authorities traced and identified the terrorists behind this atrocity. His details were chilling—and precise.
All three of the operatives killed in a recent gunfight near Srinagar were involved in the Pahalgam massacre, according to Amit Shah’s unambiguous statement in the Lok Sabha. They were recognised as citizens of Pakistan.
Shah emphasized the forensics: Rifle cartridges from the April attack were found at the gunfight site.
What stood out were the unusual clues left at the hideout:
Pakistani-manufactured chocolates
Pakistani voter identity cards
Other Pakistani-issued items
These items, found on the bodies and surroundings of the suspects, helped authorities trace their origins beyond doubt
Amit Shah detailed Operation Mahadev, a joint mission by the Army, CRPF, and Jammu & Kashmir Police. In it, the three terrorists—named Suleman, Afghan, and Jibran—were neutralized near Srinagar. Locals who had sheltered or fed them identified the attackers later
The operation came just after a diplomatic and military escalation between India and Pakistan. India had suspended the Indus Waters Treaty, expelled Pakistani diplomats, and sealed its borders in response to the attack
Shah used strong language in parliamentary responses:
He countered Congress leader P. Chidambaram, who labeled the attackers “homegrown.” Instead, Shah insisted India “has proof” of external support
- He reaffirmed India’s position: “Don’t think you have won the war”—terrorists will be pursued and punished for every atrocity committed
His statements were emotional too. He recounted meeting a woman widowed just six days after her wedding, describing that moment as unforgettable
This disclosure underscores two major themes:
Precision Intelligence and Forensics: From chocolates to voter IDs, small details helped build a case.
Integrated Security Ops: Operation Mahadev shows India’s coordinated response capabilities—moving seamlessly from forensic identification to action.
Shah declared the resolve to “uproot terrorism from every inch of India”, showing zero tolerance for attacks targeting civilians in tourist zones or elsewhere
| Key Point | Detail |
|---|---|
| Attack | April 22, 2025, Pahalgam, 26 killed by armed terrorists (AK‑47, M4) |
| Identification Clues | Voter cards, chocolates, guns—all Pakistani-made/issued |
| Operation Name | Operation Mahadev |
| Outcome | Three identified terrorists neutralized by Army/CRPF/J&K Police |
| Political Response | Strong legislative rebuttal to claims of domestic terrorism origin |
| Overarching Message | Terrorists and sponsors will be pursued; India will not bow to terror |
India’s Home Minister has laid out a firm narrative: these were not random killers—they were foreign agents acting with support across borders. The combined forensic and operational effort not only solved one horrific crime—they sent a message of national resilience and forensic precision.
Disclaimer:
This article is based on official statements made by Indian authorities, including Home Minister Amit Shah, in connection with the April 2025 Pahalgam attack. The information presented is for news and public awareness purposes only. Some details may be sensitive or disturbing to readers. Viewer discretion is advised. This article does not promote or endorse any political or communal viewpoint.
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