Jammu & Kashmir Terror Attack: Two CRPF Jawans Injured in Firing at Kulgam Checkpost, Search Operation Launched

Two personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after terrorists opened fire at a security checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday (November 11).

According to officials, the attackers arrived on a motorcycle and fired at CRPF personnel deployed at the checkpoint before fleeing the spot. The incident took place around 2:15 pm at Akhran, near Mir Bazar in Kulgam district.

In a statement, the CRPF confirmed the attack and said that two of its personnel sustained injuries in the firing. The injured jawans were immediately shifted to a hospital in neighbouring Anantnag district for medical treatment.

Security Forces Launch Search Operation

Following the attack, security forces rushed to the spot and tightened security arrangements in the area. Additional barricades were erected, while armed personnel and security vehicles were deployed near the site.

A cordon-and-search operation has also been launched to track down the attackers. Local residents were advised to remain indoors as security personnel conducted the search operation.

Visuals from the incident site reportedly showed the injured personnel being carried on stretchers towards an ambulance, while hospital staff rushed to provide medical assistance.

According to reports, a CRPF camp is located at Naupora near Akhran. The attackers reportedly targeted a CRPF patrol team and fled immediately after opening fire.

The condition of the two injured personnel was reported to be serious, although further details regarding their health were awaited.

Manoj Sinha Was in Kulgam District

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was also present in Kulgam district on Wednesday. However, he was not near the location where the attack took place.

The incident has raised fresh security concerns in the region, with security agencies stepping up efforts to identify and apprehend those responsible.

Previous CRPF Personnel Injured in IED Blast

In a separate incident last month, four CRPF personnel were injured in an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) blast at the Alarmedgu camp in Chhattisgarh’s Sukma district.

The explosion occurred while security personnel were attempting to defuse the explosive device.

The latest attack in Kulgam comes amid continued security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir, prompting security forces to intensify surveillance and search operations.