Pakistan Army presents man it claims India ‘wrongly identified’ as militant killed in Kashmir
The Pakistan Army has disputed India's claim that a man killed in a recent operation in Kashmir was a top Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist. Pakistan presented the individual alive in a press conference, claiming he is a retired Pakistani soldier.
Why it matters
This incident highlights the ongoing information warfare and diplomatic tensions between India and Pakistan.
Pakistan Army on Thursday (October 1, 2026) disputed India’s claims regarding the killing of a retired havaldar from its elite Special Services Group (SSG) in central Jammu and Kashmir's Budgam district.
Mohd Asif alias Hashim Moosa was neutralised in a joint operation by the Indian Army and other security forces in Budgam district Tuesday (September 29, 2026) night.
He once served in former President Pervez Musharraf's security convoy, Indian officials have said.
They said Asif was a top terrorist of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba and was involved in high-profile attacks, especially in the last three years, which saw a surge in targeted ambushes and strikes against both military personnel and civilian hubs.
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