On July 28, 2025, Indian Army killed three suspected militants during an intense firefight in Indian-administered Kashmir, near the Dachigam wildlife reserve, around 30 kilometers from Srinagar. The clash took place close to the Amarnath shrine, a major Hindu pilgrimage destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
Details of Indian Army Killed Civilians
The operation was carried out by the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps and is part of ongoing counter in surgency efforts in the region. Security sources believe the individuals involved may have been linked to the April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. While the identities of the deceased are not officially confirmed, local police suggest they could be foreign nationals—though this remains unverified.
Codenamed Operation Mahadev, the mission is still ongoing as the area is being cleared and secured.
This operation comes amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack, which escalated conflict between India and Pakistan. New Delhi has accused Pakistan-based groups—specifically Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front—of being behind recent attacks. Pakistan denies the allegations, stating that it offers only diplomatic support to Kashmiris.
Background
The Kashmir region, divided between India and Pakistan since 1947, remains a deeply disputed territory. Recent years have seen a shift in militancy from the Kashmir Valley to southern parts of Jammu, further complicating security dynamics.On July 28, 2025, Indian security forces killed three suspected militants during an intense firefight in Indian-administered Kashmir, near the Dachigam wildlife reserve, around 30 kilometers from Srinagar. The clash took place close to the Amarnath shrine, a major Hindu pilgrimage destination that attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors annually.
The operation was carried out by the Indian Army’s Chinar Corps and is part of ongoing counterinsurgency efforts in the region. Security sources believe the individuals involved may have been linked to the April 22, 2025, attack in Pahalgam, which killed 26 civilians, mostly Hindu tourists. While the identities of the deceased are not officially confirmed, local police suggest they could be foreign nationals—though this remains unverified.
Codenamed Operation Mahadev, the mission is still ongoing as the area is being cleared and secured.
This operation comes amid heightened tensions following the Pahalgam attack, which escalated conflict between India and Pakistan. New Delhi has accused Pakistan-based groups—specifically Lashkar-e-Taiba and its proxy, The Resistance Front—of being behind recent attacks. Pakistan denies the allegations, stating that it offers only diplomatic support to Kashmiris.
The Kashmir region, divided between India and Pakistan since 1947, remains a deeply disputed territory. Recent years have seen a shift in militancy from the Kashmir Valley to southern parts of Jammu, further complicating security dynamics.
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