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Several suspects questioned after attack on CRPF post in Kulgam

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in South Kashmir after terrorists opened fire at a Central Reserve Police Force post on Wednesday.

Several suspects have been picked up for questioning by the police following an attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in Kulgam, according to the Deccan Chronicle on Friday.

The attack occurred on Wednesday when terrorists opened fire at the post in the South Kashmir district, leaving three CRPF personnel injured.

Security forces launched a cordon and search operation in the area immediately after the incident, which continued into its third day on Friday.

Officials said that security agencies are using technical and human intelligence to aid the operation, while armoured vehicles and barricades have been deployed at several locations in the district.

Security has been increased across the valley, with police and paramilitary forces conducting random vehicle searches in Srinagar and other districts of Kashmir.

Senior officers from the police and other security agencies have visited the site of the attack to review security measures.

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