Operation Mahadev: 3 terrorists killed in encounter near Srinagar’s Dachigam, may be connected to Pahalgam attack

An encounter broke out between terrorists and security forces in the Harwan area of the city near the Dachigam National Park on Monday, officials said.

“OP MAHADEV – Contact established in General Area Lidwas. Operation in progress,” Srinagar-based Chinar Corps of the Army posted on its X handle.

OP MAHADEV – Update

Three terrorist have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues.#Kashmir@adgpi@NorthernComd_IA pic.twitter.com/5LToapGKuf

— Chinar Corps – Indian Army (@ChinarcorpsIA) July 28, 2025

The security forces, acting on an intelligence input, launched an anti-militancy operation in the Mulnar area of Harwan, they said. Two rounds of gunshots were heard from a distance as security personnel were carrying out searches, officials said.

Reinforcements were rushed to the area, and the combing operations intensified to track down the terrorists, they said.

(With Inputs From PTI)

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