Kulgam: A massive cordon and search operation continued for nearly 17 hours in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, a day after three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured in a terror attack on a checkpoint.
Unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire at CRPF personnel deployed near Akhran, close to Mir Bazar, around 2.15 pm on Wednesday before fleeing the spot.
Security forces launched an operation soon after the attack to trace and apprehend those responsible.
The injured personnel were identified as Head Constable Somveer Singh and Constables Rakesh Dass and Santosh Chandru.
They were shifted to a hospital in neighbouring Anantnag district for treatment. All three were reported to be out of danger, although one sustained injuries to the abdomen and spine.
Security forces have intensified searches and checking in the area as the operation continues.
Jammu and Kashmir Deputy Chief Minister Surinder Choudhary condemned the attack and wished the injured personnel a speedy recovery.
He said terrorism had caused immense damage to the region over the years, claiming the lives of young people and security personnel.
