On April 22, 2025, a deadly attack on civilians in Pahalgam, India, left 26 people dead and 17 injured. The terrorists, linked to Pakistan, targeted non-Muslim tourists.
An Indian Army officer, Colonel Prashant Bhat, guided a group of tourists to safety, saving multiple lives.
Security forces responded swiftly, launching evacuation and containment operations. The Army, alongside CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police, tracked the terrorists for 93 days, covering over 250 kilometers of rugged terrain.
A PARA (SF) unit finally eliminated three hard-core terrorists, bringing the perpetrators of the carnage to justice.
Forensic evidence and digital evidence confirmed the attackers' Pakistani origin and links to handlers across the border.
The operation, codenamed Op Mahadev, was a result of seamless coordination between the Army, CRPF, J&K Police, and intelligence agencies.
