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Gunmen attack CRPF checkpoint in Kashmir's Kulgam district
Unidentified assailants on motorcycles opened fire on Central Reserve Police Force personnel stationed at a checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district on Wednesday. Two security personnel sustained injuries in the attack.
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Armed militants fired upon CRPF jawans deployed at a naka, or temporary checkpoint, in Kulgam district, leaving two personnel wounded. The assailants, believed to be travelling on motorcycles, fled the scene following the shooting.
The attack underscores the volatile security situation in the Kulgam district, which has been a flashpoint for militant activity in South Kashmir. Security forces have intensified operations in the region in recent months to counter insurgent activities.
The injured personnel were evacuated for medical treatment. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify the attackers. Security forces have increased patrolling in the area following the attack to prevent further incidents.
No militant group has claimed responsibility for the shooting as of now. Officials said that security protocols at checkpoints across the valley would be reviewed in light of the attack.