Motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire on a security checkpoint in South Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon.
Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured on Wednesday when unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire on a checkpoint in the Nowpora Akhran area of Kulgam district, according to WION and The New Indian Express.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:15 pm near Mir Bazar. The attackers allegedly targeted the 46th Battalion checkpoint with automatic weapons before fleeing the scene.
One trooper sustained serious abdominal injuries and is in critical condition, while the other two suffered a gunshot wound to the foot and a graze to the arm, PTI reported.
The injured personnel were moved to a hospital in Anantnag district for medical treatment. Footage showed the troopers being carried into the hospital on stretchers.
Security forces, including the Army and police, cordoned off the area and launched a joint search operation to find the assailants. Authorities are also reviewing CCTV footage from the site and nearby locations to identify the route used by the attackers.
Security has been tightened in Kulgam, Pulwama, and Anantnag districts. Agencies have also been placed on high alert across the Kashmir Valley, specifically regarding the highway connecting South Kashmir with Srinagar.
