Gunmen on Motorcycles Open Fire at Kulgam CRPF Checkpoint, Three Personnel Injured
Quick summary
Gunmen on motorcycles opened fire at a CRPF checkpoint near Mir Bazar in Kulgam, injuring three personnel, one critically. Security forces have launched a large-scale search for the attackers.
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were wounded on Wednesday after armed attackers fired on a security checkpoint in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.
How the Attack Happened
The incident took place at about 2:15 pm near Mir Bazar. Officials said the attackers, riding motorcycles, fired at the CRPF deployment and then fled. Security forces reached the spot quickly, secured the area and began a large-scale search for the assailants.
Condition of the Injured
All three personnel were rushed to a hospital in Anantnag district for emergency treatment. One trooper suffered serious abdominal injuries and is in critical condition. Of the other two, one was grazed by a bullet on the arm and the other was shot in the foot. Visuals from the scene showed the wounded being carried into the hospital on stretchers while medical teams worked to stabilise them.
Security Tightened in the Area
After the attack, authorities increased security across the locality. Reinforcements arrived, extra barricades were put up and armoured vehicles were stationed near the targeted checkpoint as the search continued. Residents were asked to stay indoors while forces carried out detailed checks, and ambulance sirens and public announcements were heard in the area.
LG Was in Kulgam, Officials Say
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was in Kulgam on Wednesday. Officials clarified that he was not close to the site when the firing occurred.
Search for the Attackers
Authorities are continuing efforts to identify and arrest those responsible. The attack shows the security challenges that persist in parts of the Kashmir Valley, where forces remain on alert against militant threats despite ongoing counter-terror operations.
Tags
- Kulgam attack
- CRPF
- Mir Bazar
- Anantnag hospital
- Jammu and Kashmir security
- Manoj Sinha
- counter-terror operation
