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LeT commander Hashim Moosa killed in Budgam operation

By Drooid · Oct 2, 2026, 10:40 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, was killed in Budgam district on 29 September 2026.
Security officials launched the operation after actionable intelligence located him in the Yousmarg-Korag area.
The Home Ministry said his killing blows the LeT network and neutralises four senior commanders active since 2022.
Moosa, a Pakistani former Special Service Group commando, was linked to the August 2023 Halan assault that killed three soldiers.

History

Historical Context

The November 2008 Mumbai attacks, orchestrated by Lashkar-e-Taiba, killed 166 people and sparked a worldwide anti-terrorism surge that intensified security protocols. India’s National Security Guard deployed 100 commandos, while the U.S. State Department allocated $1.5 billion for counter-terror initiatives in the following years. Similarly, in September 2026, Indian security forces eliminated senior LeT commander Mohammad Asif ‘Hashim’ Moosa in Budgam, echoing the earlier crackdown on LeT leadership. These targeted killings reinforce Delhi’s resolve to dismantle transnational networks, pressuring Pakistan’s ISI and prompting stricter border surveillance in the region.

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Story summary

Mohammad Asif alias Hashim Moosa, a senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander, was killed in Budgam district on 29 September 2026.
Security officials launched the operation after actionable intelligence located him in the Yousmarg-Korag area.
The Home Ministry said his killing blows the LeT network and neutralises four senior commanders active since 2022.
Moosa, a Pakistani former Special Service Group commando, was linked to the August 2023 Halan assault that killed three soldiers.

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