A major security incident has been reported from Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir, where a Central Reserve Police Force or CRPF battalion team was targeted in a cowardly terror attack. According to initial and official information, three CRPF jawans sustained injuries in this sudden firing incident. The terrorists adopted a well-planned method to execute this attack and arrived riding a motorcycle. Targeting the CRPF patrolling team, the attackers opened indiscriminate fire and immediately managed to flee from the spot.
Immediately after this terrorist incident, the security apparatus became fully active and security arrangements in the area were tightened Notably. Within moments of the attack, additional barricades were installed around the scene to control any movement. Amid the wailing sirens of ambulances, security personnel reached the spot in heavy armored vehicles to assist in relief operations, while along with this, considering the gravity of the situation, strict announcements were made through loudspeakers urging local residents and citizens to remain safe inside their homes so that any collateral damage could be avoided and security forces could carry out their operations effectively.
Official statement by CRPF and incident details
An official statement has also been issued by the Central Reserve Police Force regarding this dangerous terror incident. The CRPF stated in its release that today afternoon, unknown attackers targeted security personnel deployed at a checkpost in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. These unknown terrorists, riding on a motorcycle, suddenly opened indiscriminate fire on the checkpost and the security personnel stationed there. According to the CRPF, this entire incident took place today at around two-fifteen in the afternoon, or approximately 2:15 PM, when the attackers ambushed the jawans with bullets and then swiftly escaped from the scene.
The jawans injured in this firing were immediately rushed to a hospital in Anantnag district to provide them with necessary medical assistance. According to available information, among the injured jawans, one jawan sustained a bullet injury in his leg, while another jawan suffered injuries near his shoulder. However, displaying professional commitment, the security forces also retaliated against the terrorist firing and initiated counter-firing operations.
Immediately following the incident, a comprehensive counter-operation was launched across the entire area. Quick Reaction Teams or QRTs were immediately dispatched to the spot to handle the situation. Indian security forces have completely cordoned off the entire area and initiated an intensive search operation to track down and apprehend the attackers. As a precautionary measure and to ensure absolute safety, security arrangements have been further heightened throughout the region. Security forces are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the attackers don't manage to escape and are brought to justice at the earliest.