The operation is underway.

The Army wrote on X, "Three terrorist have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues."

Earlier, Chinar Corps announced had posted, "OP MAHADEV. Contact established in General Area Lidwas. Operation in progress."

Operation Mahadev was launched jointly by the Indian Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir.

Acting on an intelligence input, the security forces had launched the operation in the Mulnar area of Harwan.

Reinforcements were rushed to the spot.