Three CRPF personnel injured in terror attack in South Kashmir’s Kulgam

Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire on a CRPF party deployed at a security checkpoint (Naka) in Nowpora area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday. According to initial reports, the attack took place at around 2:15 PM when the CRPF personnel were performing their duties at the Naka. The attackers allegedly targeted the security personnel and opened indiscriminate fire before fleeing from the spot.

All three injured CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries and were subsequently shifted to a hospital in neighbouring Anantnag district, where they are currently undergoing treatment.

Following the incident, security has been tightened across Kulgam district and neighbouring districts, including Pulwama and Anantnag. Security agencies have also been placed on high alert across the Kashmir Valley, with special focus on the highway connecting South Kashmir with Srinagar and other parts of the Valley.

Additional security personnel have been deployed at and around the site of the attack, while a massive search operation has been initiated to trace the assailants. Meanwhile, security forces are examining CCTV footage from the incident site and adjoining areas to establish the route taken by the motorcycle-borne attackers before and after carrying out the attack. Further details are awaited.