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Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire at a security checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday afternoon.
The attack took place at around 2:15 PM at Akhran, near Mir Bazar, where CRPF personnel were deployed at a security checkpoint. According to officials, the unidentified assailants opened fire on the security personnel before fleeing the spot. Following the incident, the injured CRPF personnel were immediately shifted to a hospital in Anantnag for medical treatment.
Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on security personnel deployed at a naka in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir this afternoon. The incident took place at around 2.15 pm when the assailants fired at the CRPF personnel before fleeing the spot. The injured personnel were shifted to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment: CRPF
— ANI (@ANI) November 11, 2026
The injured personnel were identified as Constable Rakesh Dass, Constable Santosh Chandru and Head Constable Somveer Singh. According to reports, Constable Rakesh Dass sustained injuries to his left leg, while Constable Santosh Chandru suffered wounds to his abdomen and spine. Head Constable Somveer Singh sustained an injury to his left arm. All three personnel were subsequently reported to be out of danger.
Following the attack, security forces launched a cordon-and-search operation in the area to track down the attackers. Additional security personnel were deployed, and reinforcements were rushed to the spot. Locals were advised to stay indoors.
#WATCH | Kulgam, J&K: Cordon and search operation continues in the area after attack on CRPF personnel yesterday; Security forces are carrying out extensive searches to trace and apprehend the attackers. https://t.co/ALs4xu33DQ
— ANI (@ANI) November 12, 2026
Security personnel are continuing their efforts to identify and apprehend those involved in the attack. Further details are awaited.