Firing on CRPF party in Akhras Kulgam; three personnel injured

STC NEWS DESK
SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12 (STC): A tense atmosphere spread in southern Kulgam district when motorcycle-borne terrorists opened fire on CRPF personnel during a check post check in Nopora Akhran area, injuring three CRPF personnel, one of whom was shifted to the military hospital in Srinagar in a critical condition.
According to sources, the incident took place when the personnel were on duty at a check post in the area. After the firing, the assailants managed to escape from the spot, while security forces have launched an operation to search for them.
According to reports, the incident took place at around 2:15 pm on Wednesday afternoon. Unknown persons riding a motorcycle suddenly opened indiscriminate fire targeting CRPF personnel posted at the checkpoint, resulting in three personnel receiving bullet injuries.
According to officials, the three CRPF personnel injured in the firing incident were immediately shifted to a hospital in Anantnag district, where they were provided medical assistance. The injured personnel have been identified as Head Constable/GD Somveer Singh, Constable/GD Santosh Chandro and Constable/GD Rakesh Das. Later, Santosh Chandro, a resident of West Bengal, was shifted to 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar for specialised treatment as his condition was critical, while the condition of the other two personnel is said to be stable.
Immediately after the incident, security forces cordoned off the area and started searching for the attackers. Search operations are underway at various locations and efforts are being made to trace the motorcycle-borne attackers.

(Straight Talk Communications)