Kulgam CRPF Attack: Forensic Team Collects Evidence as Search for Attackers Continues

By : Sagar Reshi

A forensic team on Wednesday visited the site of the firing incident in Akhran area of South Kashmir’s Kulgam district and collected samples and other evidence as part of the ongoing investigation. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

The incident took place after unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire on CRPF personnel deployed at a security checkpoint (naka), injuring three personnel.

The forensic team examined the spot to collect evidence that could help investigators identify the attackers and establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Tariq Hamid Karra Questions Security Situation

Reacting to the attack, Jammu and Kashmir Congress president Tariq Hamid Karra questioned the security situation in the region and criticised the Government of India.

He said the incident was not simply a security lapse but also reflected a failure on the part of the central government.

Karra expressed solidarity with the injured CRPF personnel and their families. However, he raised questions about how the attackers managed to carry out the firing close to an event attended by the Lieutenant Governor.

“We stand in solidarity with the soldiers who have been injured and with their families. However, this raises many questions,” Karra said.

He added that the attack took place just two or three kilometres from the Lieutenant Governor’s event, raising concerns about the security arrangements in the area.

Congress Leader Questions Centre’s Claims

Karra also questioned repeated statements by the Centre about improvements in the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

He alleged that the government’s position on the situation changed depending on the circumstances.

Referring to previous security incidents in the region, he mentioned encounters in Kishtwar, Poonch and Rajouri.

He said the encounter in Kishtwar continued for around 10 to 12 days, while similar security situations had also developed in the Poonch-Rajouri region.

According to Karra, such incidents raised questions about claims that the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir had improved.

Three CRPF Personnel Injured in Kulgam Firing

According to officials, the firing took place at around 2:15 pm when motorcycle-borne assailants targeted CRPF personnel deployed at a naka in the Akhran area.

A naka is a security checkpoint established at important roads and intersections to monitor movement and carry out security checks.

Officials said the attackers opened indiscriminate fire before fleeing the spot.

In a statement, the CRPF confirmed that three of its personnel had sustained injuries in the incident.

The force also said that operations had been launched to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack.

Injured Personnel Shifted to GMC Anantnag

Following the firing, the injured CRPF personnel were immediately shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for medical treatment.

Security forces launched a multi-agency search operation to track down the attackers.

Teams from different security agencies are working together as part of the operation, while investigators continue examining evidence collected from the site.

The investigation and search operations remain underway.