Nearly 30 Rounds in 15 Seconds: Gunmen Attack CRPF Post in Kashmir’s Kulgam
Srinagar: Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured, one of them critically, after suspected terrorists opened fire on a security checkpoint in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday afternoon. The attack triggered a massive search operation involving multiple security agencies.
The firing took place around 2.15 pm near Akhran Bridge in the Mir Bazar area, where CRPF personnel were deployed at a checkpoint. According to officials, two armed assailants targeted the security personnel before escaping into a nearby forested area.
Initial reports suggested that the attackers had arrived on a motorcycle. However, subsequent ground verification indicated that the two gunmen approached the checkpoint on foot through dense vegetation, with one firing while the other provided cover.
The injured personnel were initially taken to Government Medical College in Anantnag before being shifted to military and CRPF medical facilities for further treatment. One jawan sustained serious injuries to his abdomen and spine, while the other two suffered bullet injuries to their limbs.
CCTV footage from the area reportedly captured nearly 30 rounds being fired within the first 15 seconds of the attack, followed by further gunfire. Security agencies are examining the footage to establish the sequence of events and identify the attackers.
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Following the incident, the Army, CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police launched a joint cordon-and-search operation. Additional security personnel were deployed, checkpoints strengthened and residents advised to remain indoors during the searches. Investigators also recovered cartridges and other material from the scene.
The attack took place on a day when Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was visiting Kulgam to attend the Veshow Festival, although the venue was around 15 kilometres from the attack site. Sinha later condemned the incident and assured that those responsible would be brought to justice.
The attack has renewed security concerns in south Kashmir, particularly following previous militant incidents in the region. Security agencies are continuing efforts to trace the assailants and establish their identity and possible links with militant organisations.
