Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorist Wanted in Pahalgam Attack Killed
Security forces conducted a search operation in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir.
They said the operation followed specific intelligence information.
During the search, troops noticed suspicious activity.
The troops challenged the suspected terrorists, who then opened fire.
A gunfight followed.
Security forces said Mohammad Asif, also called Hashim Moosa, was killed.
His body and war-like stores were recovered.
He was identified as a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist wanted in connection with the Pahalgam attack.
Security forces recovered the body of Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Mohammad Asif, also known as Hashim Moosa, in Budgam.
The recovery took place during an early-morning search in the Palmaidan area of Jammu and Kashmir.
War-like stores were recovered alongside the terrorist’s body.
The Army and other security agencies launched Operation KORAG in the Yousmarg area following specific intelligence input.
Security forces said terrorists opened fire after being challenged, leading to an exchange in which Moosa was killed.
- Who
- Security forces and a Pakistani Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist identified as Mohammad Asif, alias Hashim Moosa.
- What
- Moosa was killed during a security operation, and his body and war-like stores were recovered.
- When
- Wednesday; the body was recovered during an early-morning search.
- Where
- The Palmaidan area near Yousmarg in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Why
- The operation was launched after security agencies received specific intelligence and observed suspicious activity.
- Terrorist identified
- Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa
- Organization
- Lashkar-e-Taiba
- Nationality described
- Pakistani
- Operation
- Operation KORAG
- Location
- Palmaidan, Yousmarg area, Budgam district
- Recovered items
- The terrorist’s body and war-like stores
- Confirmation
- The killing was confirmed by the Srinagar-based Chinar Corps