Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji killed in Budgam under 'Operation Sheruwali'
On 30 September 2026 security forces killed senior Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Musa alias Asif Fauji at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib (Budgam district, J&K), in an operation that was part of 'Operation Sheruwali' started in May 2026.
Summary
The Ministry of Home Affairs said Musa was neutralised in an intelligence-led joint operation at Gurwatkalan in Khansahib police station area of Budgam. With his death, the entire group of four senior LeT commanders active in J&K since 2022 has been eliminated; the other three – Junaid Bhat, Suleman and Yasir – were killed in earlier encounters. The group was linked to several attacks, including the Baisaran attack.
Key facts
- Killed
- Musa alias Asif Fauji, senior LeT commander
- Place
- Gurwatkalan, Khansahib, Budgam district (J&K)
- Operation
- Operation Sheruwali (started May 2026)
- Group
- 4 senior LeT commanders active since 2022 – all neutralised
- Others killed earlier
- Junaid Bhat, Suleman, Yasir
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Senior LeT commander Musa alias Asif Fauji, killed on 30 September 2026, was neutralised in which district of Jammu & Kashmir?
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Correct answer: B — Budgam
Musa was neutralised at Gurwatkalan, Khansahib police station area of Budgam district.
The encounter in which LeT commander Musa was killed (September 2026) was part of which ongoing operation started in May 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Operation Sheruwali
The MHA said the encounter was part of the long-sustained 'Operation Sheruwali', started in May 2026.