Security forces killed senior Lashkar commander Hashim, alias Fuji Musa, during an operation in the Yusmarg forests of Budgam district in central Kashmir, according to officials. The operation targeted a militant network that had remained active across several districts of Jammu and Kashmir.
Musa had reportedly been on the security forces' radar for several months and was believed to have been using the dense forests of the Pir Panjal range as a hideout. His presence in the forested terrain had made tracking and operations against the group more challenging.
The operation in Budgam is being described as a significant security breakthrough, with officials saying Musa was among the key commanders associated with the Lashkar network operating in the region.
Who was Fuji Musa?
Hashim, also known as Fuji Musa, was described as a highly trained Lashkar operative. Security agencies linked his group to several attacks targeting security forces and army convoys in Jammu and Kashmir over the past three years.
His alleged operational role included coordinating activities across multiple areas, making his elimination a significant development in the security forces' ongoing counter-terror operations.
Security operation in Budgam
The Yusmarg forests, located in the Pir Panjal region, have previously posed operational challenges because of their difficult terrain and dense vegetation. Security forces have continued intelligence-based operations in such areas to track militant movements and dismantle networks.
With Musa's killing, officials said the network he was associated with has effectively been dismantled. The development is expected to be closely monitored by security agencies as they assess whether any remaining logistical or support structures linked to the group continue to operate in the region.
The operation comes amid continued efforts by security forces to disrupt militant networks, prevent attacks and target senior commanders operating in Jammu and Kashmir.
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