Top Lashkar commander Hashim Musa killed in J&K encounter
Top Lashkar-e-Taiba commander Hashim Musa was killed in an encounter in Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir. His death neutralizes the last member of a group responsible for several attacks, including the Halan attack that killed four Army personnel in August 2023. This operation reflects a coordinated effort by security forces based on intelligence about Musa's movements.