Archive · 30 Sep 2026
Top Lashkar Terrorist Mohammed Asif Killed in Kashmir
Security forces in Kashmir killed Mohammed Asif, who was also known as Hashim Moosa.
Officials said he was a senior member of Lashkar-e-Tayiba, an armed group.
They said he had previously served in Pakistan's military, including its Special Services Group.
He reportedly entered Jammu and Kashmir in 2021.
The Army said troops noticed suspicious movement and a gunfight followed.
Asif was accused of helping plan several attacks on soldiers and civilians.
Officials also linked him to the Pahalgam attack in April 2025, where 26 people died.
His death is being described as a major setback for the group's operations in Kashmir.
Mohammed Asif, alias Hashim Moosa, was killed in a joint security operation in Budgam district.
Officials identified Asif as a retired Pakistan Army SSG havildar and Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations commander.
He reportedly infiltrated Jammu and Kashmir in 2021 after serving 23 years in the Pakistani military.
Asif was linked to multiple attacks, including the April 2025 Pahalgam attack that killed 26 people.
Security officials said his death ended a five-year hunt and weakened Lashkar-e-Tayiba operations in the region.
- Who
- Mohammed Asif, also known as Hashim Moosa, a Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander and former Pakistan Army SSG havildar.
- What
- He was killed during a gunfight with Indian security forces.
- When
- The gunfight took place late Tuesday night, with his death reported by officials on Wednesday.
- Where
- In the higher reaches of Budgam district in central Kashmir, including the Korag-Yousmarg area.
- Why
- Security forces conducted the operation after observing suspicious movement and challenging suspected terrorists.
- Identity
- Mohammed Asif, alias Hashim Moosa; also known as Fauji and Sulaiman Shah.
- Affiliation
- Lashkar-e-Tayiba chief operations commander in the region.
- Military background
- Retired Pakistan Army havildar who served 23 years, including 18 years in the Special Services Group.
- Musharraf detail
- Served in former Pakistan president Pervez Musharraf's security detail from 2006 to 2008.
- Reported infiltration
- Entered Jammu and Kashmir in 2021, according to security officials.
- Pahalgam attack
- Officials said he was involved in planning the April 2025 attack that killed 26 people and injured 20.
- Operation
- The joint operation involved the Army and other security forces and recovered his body along with warlike stores.