Kulgam Terror Attack Today – Security forces were once again targeted in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday afternoon. Here, unknown assailants riding bikes suddenly started indiscriminate firing on the soldiers deployed at the CRPF checkpoint. Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) soldiers were injured in this attack. There was panic in the area after the incident. At the same time, CCTV footage of the attack has also come to light, in which it has been revealed that more than 30 rounds of bullets were fired in just 15 seconds.
The attack took place on Wednesday, November 11, at around 2:15 pm in the Akhran area near Mir Bazaar in Kulgam. The attackers fled from the spot after firing. As soon as information about the incident was received, the security forces cordoned off the entire area and started a search operation to find the attackers.
Kulgam Attack CCTV: More than 30 bullets fired in 15 seconds
The seriousness of the incident can be estimated after the CCTV footage of the attack in Kulgam surfaced. In the video, soldiers deployed at the checkpoint are seen. Meanwhile, the sound of gunshots is suddenly heard. After this there is chaos among the soldiers. In the video, a soldier can also be heard calling out to other comrades. According to reports, the attackers fired more than 30 rounds in just 15 seconds and then fled from there. However, the attackers could not be clearly identified in the CCTV footage.
Three CRPF soldiers injured, admitted to Anantnag hospital
Three soldiers of the 46th battalion of CRPF have been injured in this attack. He was immediately admitted to the Government Medical College (GMC) hospital in Anantnag for treatment. The identity of the injured soldiers has been revealed in various reports as Head Constable Somveer Singh and Constables Rakesh Das and Santosh Chandru. The spellings of the names vary in early local reports.
All three soldiers have suffered bullet injuries. According to initial reports, the condition of one of these soldiers was said to be critical. Teams of security forces and police are busy searching for the attackers.
Terrorist activities have already come to light in Kulgam
Kulgam district of South Kashmir has long been considered sensitive from a security point of view. Located about 75 kilometres from Srinagar, this area is around districts like Anantnag and Shopian, where terrorist incidents have been reported in the past also.
Even before this, security forces and civilians have been targeted in Kulgam. In such a situation, the latest attack on a CRPF checkpoint has become a big challenge for the security agencies.
Search operation continues in search of attackers
After the incident of firing on CRPF soldiers, police, army and other security forces have intensified the search operation in the area. Security has been increased on nearby roads and sensitive places At present, official confirmation is awaited regarding the identity of the attackers and their affiliation with any terrorist organisation. Security agencies are investigating the matter.