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Three CRPF personnel wounded in militant attack in Kashmir's Kulgam

Unidentified gunmen opened fire on a Central Reserve Police Force team stationed at a checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district, leaving three jawans injured. The incident underscores the persistent security challenges in the region.

LSN India · 11 November 2026

Three CRPF personnel wounded in militant attack in Kashmir's Kulgam

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel sustained injuries when militants opened fire on a security checkpoint in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Monday. The attack targeted a CRPF team deployed at a naka (checkpoint) in the district.

The gunmen, identified as unidentified militants, fired upon the checkpoint in what marks another security incident in the volatile region. All three injured jawans were reported to have received medical attention following the attack.

The incident reflects the ongoing security situation in Kashmir, where armed militant groups continue to target Indian security forces. The CRPF and other security agencies maintain extensive deployment across the valley to counter such threats.

Investigations into the attack are underway to identify the perpetrators and establish the circumstances leading to the incident. Security forces have intensified vigilance in the area following the shooting.