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Defence
Top Lashkar‑e‑Taiba Operative 'Moosa' Killed in Budgam Encounter
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 12:38 PM
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In a security operation in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir, authorities neutralised Lashkar‑e‑Taiba militant 'Moosa' during an armed encounter.
During Operation Korag, security forces in the Budgam district of Jammu and Kashmir engaged a group of militants believed to be linked to Lashkar‑e‑Taiba. The encounter, which took place in the early hours, resulted in the death of the militant known as 'Moosa', who was identified as a senior operative of the group.
The encounter was reported to have occurred near a remote area of the district, where armed men had been observed gathering. Police and paramilitary units moved in swiftly, leading to a firefight that ended with the neutralisation of the target.
Moosa had been on the security forces’ radar for several months, with intelligence pointing to his involvement in planning attacks in the region. His elimination is seen as a significant blow to the organization’s operational capabilities in the area.
Officials stated that the operation was carried out following a detailed intelligence brief and that no civilian casualties were reported. They also announced that further investigations would continue to identify and dismantle any remaining cells linked to the militant group.
The encounter was reported to have occurred near a remote area of the district, where armed men had been observed gathering. Police and paramilitary units moved in swiftly, leading to a firefight that ended with the neutralisation of the target.
Moosa had been on the security forces’ radar for several months, with intelligence pointing to his involvement in planning attacks in the region. His elimination is seen as a significant blow to the organization’s operational capabilities in the area.
Officials stated that the operation was carried out following a detailed intelligence brief and that no civilian casualties were reported. They also announced that further investigations would continue to identify and dismantle any remaining cells linked to the militant group.