Encounter underway in J&K's Dara, Army confirms contact with terrorists
According to the Indian Army's Chinar Corps, contact has been established with suspected militants 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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