Suspected Terrorists Injure Three Security Personnel in Kulgam Shooting Attack

Three Central Reserve Police Force personnel were injured on Wednesday when two suspected terrorists riding a motorcycle opened fire at a security checkpoint in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir.

The attack occurred near Mir Bazar, approximately 75 kilometres from Srinagar, when the assailants fired on the checkpoint before fleeing the scene, according to officials.

The injured personnel were transported to a hospital in Anantnag, located 22 kilometres from the site, where one remains in critical condition with a gunshot wound to the stomach.

The other two troopers sustained injuries to their arm and foot, officials said.

The incident marks a significant security breach in an area that has experienced a period of relative calm, according to reports from the region.

Official analysis suggests the attackers intended to inflict maximum damage, but were forced to withdraw after security forces engaged in immediate retaliatory fire.

"The incident reflects the growing frustration and desperation of the adversaries," said an official regarding the tactical response of the security forces.

CCTV footage of the encounter shows personnel scrambling for cover as bullets struck the ground near a row of closed shops.

The audio from the footage captures sustained gunfire and shouting, including one trooper calling out, "Hame goli lagi hai. Jaldi aao."

It remains unclear whether all shots heard in the recording were fired by the attackers or if some were return fire from the security personnel.

Security forces have since cordoned off the area and are currently examining local surveillance footage to reconstruct the sequence of events and track the escape route of the suspects.

Intelligence agencies are investigating whether the attack is linked to remaining active militants in the Valley, though no suspects have been identified as of Wednesday evening.