A fierce encounter erupted on Tuesday between security forces and terrorists in the Bandipora district of Jammu and Kashmir. The Indian Army's Chinar Corps confirmed the operation, which is being referred to as "Operation Nagmarg," underway in the Nagmarg area of Bandipora.

According to the Chinar Corps, the operation was launched on November 12 following specific intelligence inputs about the presence of terrorists in the region. The Army and Jammu and Kashmir Police initiated a joint operation in the Nagmarg area. While conducting the operation, security personnel noticed suspicious activity. Upon being challenged, the terrorists reportedly opened indiscriminate fire, prompting the troops to retaliate effectively.