Srinagar: Indian security forces claimed to have gunned down at least three terrorists in the Lidwas area of Indian-controlled Kashmir on Monday. The operation was part of ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in the region.

According to Namibia Press Agency, the Chinar Corps of the Indian Army posted on X that "Three terrorists have been neutralised in an intense firefight. Operation Continues." Security forces initiated a search operation in the area to locate any remaining terrorists.

A report by "Aaj Tak" TV channel indicated that among those killed was Moosa, a top commander of the banned terrorist organization Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT). The operation is seen as a significant move against the activities of terror groups in the region.