At least three militants were killed in an ongoing encounter in the upper reaches of Shopian, South Kashmir. Gunshots were heard early Tuesday, confirming the presence of militants. Security forces exchanged fire with them, but details remain undisclosed as the operation continues. This incident follows Prime Minister Modi’s warning of counterstrikes against terrorism, regardless of whether the perpetrators are supported by governments or terrorist organizations. The encounter also comes after India’s strikes on terrorist sites in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir and Pakistan, in response to the killing of 26 civilians in Pahalgam.