Operation Mahadev: In Lok Sabha, Amit Shah breaks down weeks-long mega manhunt to avenge Pahalgam attack | WATCH

Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.

Speaking during the debate on Operation Sindoor and discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack in the ongoing Monsoon Session, the Home Minister gave the crucial details of Operation Mahadev in the dense forests of Srinagar that saw the joint forces killing three terrorists.

In his fiery speech, Shah told the House that all three were ‘A-grade’ terrorists from Pakistan. He also said that Operation Mahadev was launched on May 22.

In fact, he said that the manhunt had begun from the day of the terror attack itself. Shah said that during the extended period of surveillance, the forces were trying to pick signals from the upper reaches of Kashmir’s mountain range.

Union HM Shri @AmitShah Ji On #OperationMahadev:

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"The operation began the very night of the Pahalgam attack. By 5:30 AM, I was in Srinagar, ensuring airtight arrangements so the terrorists couldn’t flee to Pakistan."

A resolute message: Terror will find no escape in New India. pic.twitter.com/DQx06dIH6T

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He also said that there was a tactical approach to make sure that these terrorists don’t cross over to Pakistan via the Line of Control. Confirming that the terrorists killed in the Srinagar forests were behind the dastardly Pahalgam terror attack, Shah also shared their names.

The three terrorists were identified as Afghan, Suleman and Jibran. The Home Minister also said that those who helped them with food and water supply were detained earlier. Later, the forces brought the bodies to Srinagar and were identified by the people who were detained by forces.

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In around 100 seconds, Home Minister Amit Shah shared the complete execution of Operation Mahadev which eliminated three terrorists involved in Pahalgam attack.
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Shah said that the forces used surveillance equipment to pick up any signal, and the breakthrough finally came on July 22. Once the presence of terrorists was confirmed, the joint forces, led by 4 Para of the Indian Army, carried out the encounter as part of Operation Mahadev.