With reference to the recent counter-terrorism operation confirmed by the MHA, consider the following statements: 1. The MHA is the nodal ministry for external security and border management. 2. The militant group was active since 2022. 3. The operation resulted in the elimination of Moosa and two other commanders. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Union Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed Indian security forces killed senior LeT militant Moosa

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Terrorism & insurgency (J&K, North-East)· Prelims· 30 September 2026

Internal Security: Case study on counter-terrorism operations and neutralizing high-value targets.

Why in news

The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) confirmed the killing of senior LeT militant Moosa by Indian security forces, neutralizing a group of commanders active since 2022.

Background

The MHA confirmed the elimination of Moosa, a senior militant of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The operation neutralized a group of four commanders who were responsible for attacks in various locations including Halan, DKG, Kandi, and Shahsitar.

Facts for Prelims

FactMoosa was a senior militant associated with Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT)
FactThe group of four commanders had been active since 2022
FactOther members killed in earlier encounters included Junaid Bhat, Suleman, and Yasir
BodyThe Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security in India

Prelims practice question

With reference to the recent counter-terrorism operation confirmed by the MHA, consider the following statements:

The MHA is the nodal ministry for external security and border management.
The militant group was active since 2022.
The operation resulted in the elimination of Moosa and two other commanders.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)2 only
(c)3 only
(d)1 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (b) 2 only — Statement 2 is correct. Statement 1 is incorrect: The MHA is the nodal ministry for internal security and counter-terrorism operations. Statement 3 is incorrect: The operation resulted in the elimination of Moosa and three other commanders.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the strategies employed by Indian security forces to neutralize high-value targets and dismantle militant command structures in the region.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Intelligence-led policing: Leveraging human intelligence to map and dismantle militant command hierarchies
Counter-terrorism coordination: Inter-agency cooperation between central forces and state police for neutralizing active threats

Keywords: Lashkar-e-Taiba · Internal Security · Counter-terrorism · MHA · Militancy

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