J&K, Nov. 11 (ITN) : Three CRPF personnel were injured after unidentified motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire at a security checkpoint in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Tuesday afternoon.
Officials said the attackers fired at the security contingent around 2:15 pm before fleeing the spot. The injured personnel were shifted to GMC Anantnag for treatment.
The injured were identified as Constable Rakesh Dass, Constable Santosh Chandru and Head Constable Somveer Singh. While Dass and Singh are stated to be stable, Chandru sustained serious injuries to his abdomen and spine and remains critical. He has been shifted to the operation theatre for treatment.
Meanwhile, Deputy Commissioner Anantnag visited GMC Anantnag and met the injured CRPF personnel to enquire about their health and medical condition.
Further details regarding the attack and the identity of the assailants are awaited.
Report : Mansoor Qadir, J&K.
