Kumar Bahukhandi
A member of the security forces stands beside an armoured vehicle in an image used to illustrate coverage of the attack on a CRPF checkpoint in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Image source: Arrangements
One constable was airlifted to Srinagar in critical condition. Investigators are examining CCTV footage and recovered a mobile phone and SIM card from the scene.
Key Highlights
- Two gunmen attacked a CRPF checkpoint near Mir Bazar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on 11 November.
- CCTV footage reportedly captured about 30 rounds of gunfire in roughly 15 seconds.
- Security forces resumed the search on 12 November. A group calling itself Pasdaran-e-Hurriyat Kashmir claimed responsibility, according to Amar Ujala.
Kulgam: Security forces resumed a search operation in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Thursday, 12 November 2026, a day after two gunmen opened fire at a Central Reserve Police Force checkpoint in Nowpora Akhran, near Mir Bazar. Three CRPF personnel were injured, one of them critically. The personnel were on duty when the attack took place on Wednesday afternoon.
Injured constable airlifted to Srinagar
The three injured personnel were initially taken to Government Medical College, Anantnag. One constable, who sustained gunshot wounds to the abdomen and spine, was later airlifted to the Army’s 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar in critical condition. The other two personnel were reported stable. Amar Ujala subsequently reported that both had been discharged.
Investigators examine footage and recover phone
Footage from a nearby security camera reportedly captured around 30 rounds of gunfire in about 15 seconds. Army, police and CRPF teams cordoned off the area after the gunmen fled. Investigators are reviewing footage from nearby shops and other cameras. Amar Ujala reported that officials recovered a Motorola phone and a SIM card from the scene and were examining whether the attackers used dense vegetation nearby for cover.
A group calling itself Pasdaran-e-Hurriyat Kashmir claimed responsibility, Amar Ujala reported. Investigators had yet to publicly confirm who carried out the attack.
Lieutenant Governor reviews security response
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and reviewed the security situation with senior officials. He also visited the Army’s base hospital in Srinagar and spoke with doctors about the injured constable’s condition.
