Heavy gunfire has been reported in the Khanyar area of Srinagar as security forces conduct search operations. On November 2, a similar operation is taking place in the Bandipora-Panhaar region following gunshots heard the night before. An encounter between security forces and terrorists also broke out in Bandipora district. The recent wave of terror attacks has created a tense atmosphere in the region, with several civilians losing their lives. On October 29, security forces killed three terrorists in Akhnoor. Earlier, on October 20, a doctor and six construction workers were killed in an attack on the Srinagar-Leh national highway in Ganderbal district, raising concerns for safety in the valley.