India, July 28 -- The security forces on Monday launched a major operation in Kashmir's Lidwas area near Dara and neutralised three terrorists under Operation Mahadev. The firing began following reports of terrorist movement in a known trekking destination located in rugged terrain.

According to the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, contact was established with suspected terrorists in the region under "Operation Mahadev."

The operation is currently underway, and additional forces have been deployed to the area to reinforce the ongoing action.

(This is a developing story)

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