Indian army shoots dead suspected mastermind of Kashmir tourist massacre
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India Says Militants Behind Kashmir Tourist Attack Killed
Above: Indian security forces in Lidwas Meadows of Dara, Srinagar, India, on July 28, 2025. Image copyright: Basit Zargar/Middle East Images/Getty Images
The Spin
Pro-government narrative
The successful elimination of these terrorists demonstrates India's unwavering commitment to justice and national security. Operation Mahadev's meticulous three-month tracking operation shows that no terrorist can escape Indian forces. The forensic evidence conclusively proves these were the Pahalgam perpetrators, bringing closure to victims' families.
Opposition narrative
This operation raises serious questions about intelligence failures and the government's delayed response to them. Taking over 100 days to neutralize the attackers highlights significant security lapses in one of the world's most militarized regions. The timing coinciding with parliamentary debates appears politically motivated.