At least three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) jawans sustained injuries on Wednesday afternoon, 11 November 2026, after unidentified terrorists launched a targeted firing attack on a security check-post (naka) in South Kashmir’s Kulgam district.
The terror attack took place around 2:45 PM IST when heavily armed assailants opened unprovoked fire at the personnel deployed at the checkpoint. Security forces retaliated immediately, prompting the attackers to flee into nearby areas.
Immediate Tactical Operations & Medical Response
Following the sudden burst of gunfire, joint operational protocols were activated across the district:
- Medical Evacuation: The three injured personnel were immediately evacuated to a nearby military medical unit for emergency treatment, where their conditions are reported to be stable.
- Cordon & Search Operation: Additional reinforcements from the Indian Army’s Rashtriya Rifles and Jammu & Kashmir Police reached the site and cordoned off the entire sector to track down the fleeing attackers.
- High Alert: Security check-posts and arterial highways across Kulgam and neighboring South Kashmir districts have been put on high alert to block potential escape routes.
Security Context in South Kashmir
The attack highlights persistent security challenges across South Kashmir, where security forces maintain strict vigil:
- Heightened Vigilance: The ambush comes amid stepped-up counter-insurgency operations across South Kashmir aimed at neutralizing active terror modules and intercepting weapons caches.
- Investigation Underway: Forensic teams and senior security officials have arrived at the spot to examine ballistic evidence and determine the terror outfit behind the assault.
