Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were hurt when motorcycle attackers opened fire at a CRPF checkpoint in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The injured include Head Constable Somveer Singh, Constables Rakesh Dass, and Santosh Chandru, as stated by the CRPF. Two of the injured personnel suffered minor injuries, while the condition of the third is slightly serious. All three were transported to a hospital following the incident and are currently receiving medical attention.
The attackers on a motorcycle opened fire at the CRPF personnel before fleeing the scene, around 4 km from the National Highway (NH). Security forces have launched a search operation in the area to trace the assailants, who remain unidentified as of now. The location has been cordoned off, and personnel are conducting searches to identify and apprehend those involved in the shooting.
A CCTV footage of the attack has surfaced, showing the moment of the incident and the targeting of CRPF personnel. Operations are ongoing to detain those responsible for the attack. The CRPF has ensured that the injured personnel are receiving the best possible medical treatment. As the security operation continues, further details about the circumstances surrounding the shooting, the identity of the attackers, and the condition of the injured CRPF personnel are yet to be released.