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In an intense 24-hour operation, forensic science and human intelligence played a pivotal role in identifying the terrorists behind the brutal Pahalgam attack, Union Home Minister Amit Shah revealed in the Lok Sabha.
Launched on May 22, Operation Mahadev was part of a high-level security strategy following the April 22 massacre in Baisaran Valley, where 26 civilians were killed. Shah said the first objective was clear, ensure the terrorists don't escape across the border.
Acting on human intelligence, the IB, Army, CRPF, and J&K Police traced the terrorists to Dachigam forest on July 22. After tracking their presence with indigeno...