Kulgam Attack: LG Manoj Sinha Gives Security Forces Free Hand Against Terrorists
Alia Kashmiri :
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday reviewed the security situation across the Union Territory following the attack on CRPF personnel in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district. He said security forces had been given a free hand to take action against terrorists. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The Lieutenant Governor also visited Base Hospital in Srinagar to meet CRPF Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries during the attack and is currently receiving medical treatment.
During his visit, Sinha interacted with the doctors treating the injured personnel and sought an update on the head constable’s health and medical condition.
LG Manoj Sinha Visits Injured CRPF Head Constable
In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor confirmed his visit to Base Hospital and prayed for the speedy recovery of the injured CRPF personnel.
“Visited Base Hospital, Srinagar, to enquire about the health of CRPF Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries in the heinous terror attack in Kulgam and is currently undergoing treatment. Praying for his swift and complete recovery,” he wrote.
Sinha also shared an update about the other two CRPF personnel injured in the attack.
According to him, Constable Rakesh Das and Constable Santanu Chandra were stable and recovering at the 46 Battalion CRPF Unit Hospital in Kulgam.
Manoj Sinha Condemns Kulgam Terror Attack
Strongly condemning the attack, the Lieutenant Governor said those responsible would be identified and brought to justice.
“I strongly condemn this cowardly act of terror and assure the people that those responsible will be hunted down and brought to justice,” Sinha said.
He also assured people that security forces would continue taking action against terrorist activities in the region.
Security Review Meeting Held at Lok Bhavan
Following the attack, the Lieutenant Governor chaired a meeting with senior officials at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar to review the prevailing security situation in Jammu and Kashmir.
During the meeting, he discussed the security arrangements and the steps being taken to track down those involved in the Kulgam attack.
Sinha said security forces had been given full operational freedom to act against terrorists.
“Security forces have been given a free hand to crack down on terrorists,” he said.
Three CRPF Personnel Injured in Kulgam Attack
Three CRPF personnel were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers opened fire at a security checkpoint in the Akhran area of Kulgam district on Wednesday afternoon.
Head Constable Sonbir Singh sustained serious injuries and was shifted to Base Hospital in Srinagar for further treatment.
The other two injured personnel, Constable Rakesh Das and Constable Santanu Chandra, are receiving treatment at the 46 Battalion CRPF Unit Hospital in Kulgam. Both are reported to be stable and recovering.
Meanwhile, security forces have launched operations to identify and track down the attackers.
