Unidentified assailants opened fire on security personnel at a checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon.
Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries after unidentified assailants opened fire at a security naka in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon, according to ANI and News18.
The incident occurred at approximately 2.15 pm on an interior route coming from Meerpur, below the highway. The attackers targeted the personnel stationed at the road checkpoint before fleeing the scene.
One of the injured personnel was hit in the back and is in a more serious condition, though reported to be out of danger. Two others sustained minor injuries.
The injured personnel were moved to the Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag district for medical treatment.
Authorities have launched a hunt operation in the area, and Quick Reaction Teams (QRTs) have reached the spot. While initial inputs suggest the attack may have been carried out by Latif and two foreign terrorist associates, confirmation of the group involved is awaited.
