Kulgam/Alive News: Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire at a security checkpoint in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon. The incident took place around 2:15 pm near Mir Bazar, according to officials.
The attackers fled the spot immediately after firing at the CRPF personnel. Following the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the assailants.
The injured personnel were taken to a hospital in Anantnag district. One of them sustained a bullet injury in the abdomen and is reported to be in critical condition. The other two suffered minor injuries, including bullet wounds to the arm and foot.
Attack Described as ‘Shoot-and-Scoot’ Operation
Defence expert Hemant Mahajan described the incident as a ‘shoot-and-scoot’ attack, in which the assailants opened fire and escaped before security forces could respond. He said such attacks are intended to create fear and send a message that security challenges remain in the region.
He also expressed confidence that security forces would track down the attackers. Retired Captain and defence expert Anil Gaur termed the incident unfortunate and said Kulgam and Shopian have remained sensitive areas for terrorist activities since the 1990s.
Kulgam Has a History of Terror Activities
Kulgam is located in south Kashmir, around 70-75 kilometres from Srinagar, and has witnessed several incidents of militant violence in the past.
Meanwhile, Jammu and Kashmir Police recently arrested two alleged terror associates in Srinagar. They were suspected of assisting terror modules involved in targeting women and spreading separatist propaganda.
The latest attack has once again raised security concerns in south Kashmir.
