In a significant development on the outskirts of Srinagar, three terrorists were killed during a joint operation by the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police. The encounter took place at Lidwas near the Harwan area, following actionable intelligence inputs. The Indian Army’s Chinar Corps officially confirmed the operation via its X handle, stating that all three terrorists had been neutralized in an intense firefight.

Codenamed Operation Mahadev, the mission was launched after specific intel led security forces to suspect terrorist presence in the Mulnar area of Harwan. Acting swiftly, units from the Army, Central Reserve Police Force, and local police coordinated the assault, triggering a gunfight that resulted in the deaths of three militants.

Following the firefight, additional reinforcements were sent to the encounter site to secure the perimeter and ensure no terrorist elements remain in hiding. A thorough combing operation is underway to rule out the presence of any more suspects and to recover arms, ammunition, or evidence that could point to a larger network.

This incident highlights the ongoing efforts of Indian security agencies to prevent terror infiltration and protect civilian areas near urban centers like Srinagar. Operation Mahadev adds to the list of high-intensity missions aimed at neutralizing threats in sensitive zones of Jammu and Kashmir. Authorities are expected to issue more updates as the combing and verification process continues.