Terrorists attack CRPF team in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam, 3 jawans injured

The incident took place when unidentified gunmen opened fire at the CRPF personnel deployed at a naka.

A firing incident targeting a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) naka party was reported in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, in south Kashmir, leaving three jawans injured.

On Wednesday (November 11), terrorists opened fire at CRPF personnel deployed in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. (Representational image/ANI)

The incident occurred when terrorists opened fire at CRPF personnel deployed at the checkpoint. A search and cordon operation has since been launched to track down the attackers.

According to officials, the motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire at the CRPF personnel at around 2:15 pm before fleeing the spot. The injured jawan was shifted to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment.

This is the second attack on security personnel in Jammu and Kashmir following the killing of a policeman in Anantnag town, where terrorists opened fire on security forces. Head Constable Aashiq Hussain Qureshi belonging to the IR 3rd Battalion and a resident of Beerwah in Budgam district, was deployed for Amarnath Yatra security duty when he came under attack.

Nine days later, on July 31, terrorists opened fire on workers at a brick kiln in Kilam village of Kulgam district, killing a non-local labourer from Chhattisgarh and seriously injuring another on Friday.