Indian security forces neutralize senior Laskhar-E-Toiba Commander, Musa aka Asif Fauji, in an intelligence-led operation in J&K

Indian security forces neutralized senior Lashkar-e-Toiba Commander Musa, also known as Asif Fauji, during an intelligence-led joint operation at Gurwatkalan in Budgam district, Jammu and Kashmir. The operation formed part of the ongoing, long-sustained 'Operation Sheruwali' initiated in May 2026. The neutralization marks the elimination of a four-member group of senior LeT commanders operating in the Union Territory since 2022, who were linked to several attacks including the Halan, DKG, Kandi, Shahsitar, Shiv Khori, Gagangir, Bootapathri, and Baisaran attacks. The other three commanders—Junaid Bhat, Suleman, and Yasir—were previously neutralized in separate encounters.