Operation Mahadev

• Context (IE): Three militants, including a suspect in the April Pahalgam ambush, were killed in Operation Mahadev near Harwan forest, close to Dachigam National Park in Srinagar.

About Operation Mahadev

• It was a multi-agency kinetic strike led by the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army with CRPF & J&K Police.
• The encounter took place in Lidwas forest near Dara, between the Mahadev and Zabarwan ridges.
• The Dara-Harwan-Dachigam belt is a dense forest zone near Srinagar and Pahalgam, offering ideal concealment and high strategic sensitivity.

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Significance of Operation Mahadev

• Counter-Terror Strike: Eliminated three Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, including a Pahalgam ambush suspect.
• Secured Strategic Zone: Strengthened control over sensitive Dara-Harwan-Dachigam belt near Srinagar.
• Tech-Enabled Ops: Showcased effective drone use in real-time surveillance and precision targeting.

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