Terrorists on bike open fire at CRPF checkpost in J&K's Kulgam, 3 jawans injured

The attackers, who arrived on motorcycles, fired at the security personnel, leaving two jawans seriously injured. The CRPF personnel retaliated following the attack, while Quick Reaction Teams were rushed to the spot.

In Short

• Two personnel have minor injuries, one in serious condition
• Attackers on motorcycle fired at checkpoint then fled
• Security forces launched search and cordoned off area

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire at a CRPF checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday. The injured personnel have been identified as Head Constable Somveer Singh and Constables Rakesh Dass and Santosh Chandru, the CRPF said.

According to the CRPF, two of the three injured personnel sustained minor injuries, while the condition of the third jawan is slightly serious.

All three were shifted to a hospital following the firing and are currently receiving medical treatment.

The attackers, who arrived on a motorcycle, opened fire at the CRPF personnel deployed at the checkpoint before fleeing the spot. The location of the checkpoint is around 4 km from the National Highway (NH).

Confirming the incident, a CRPF official said that three personnel had sustained injuries in the firing. The official added that operations were underway to apprehend those responsible for the attack. The force also assured that the best possible medical treatment was being provided to the injured personnel.

CCTV FOOTAGE OF THE INCIDENT GOES VIRAL

The CCTV footage of the moment of the attack has come to the forefront with the focus on how the attack panned out and how the CRPF were targeted.

Following the incident, security forces launched a search operation in the area to trace the attackers. The area has been cordoned off, and personnel are conducting searches to identify and apprehend those involved in the firing.

The incident has prompted security forces to intensify operations in the area. The attackers managed to escape after opening fire, and their whereabouts remain unknown.

Further details regarding the circumstances of the firing, the identity of the attackers and the condition of the injured CRPF personnel are awaited as the security operation continues.

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