CRPF received threat warning before Kulgam attack: sources

Personnel from the Central Reserve Police Force operating in Kulgam district of south Kashmir were alerted to a credible threat prior to an attack on their convoy, security officials confirmed. The advance intelligence indicated a high likelihood of militant activity in the area, prompting enhanced security measures among CRPF units stationed there.

The warning, which contained explicit threats against the paramilitary force, was reportedly communicated through operational channels to field commanders. Despite these precautions, the militant attack proceeded as intelligence agencies continued to track the threat.

This incident highlights the ongoing security challenges faced by Indian security forces in Kashmir, where militants have intensified attacks on military and paramilitary convoys over recent months. The receipt of such advance warnings, while enabling some defensive preparations, has proven insufficient to prevent attacks entirely.

Security officials stated that the threat assessment has prompted a comprehensive review of convoy movement protocols and force deployment strategies across the region. Enhanced intelligence gathering and coordination between agencies is underway to counter the evolving militant threat in the valley.