Two Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after suspected terrorists opened fire on security personnel at a checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday, November 11, 2026. The attack took place in the Akhran area near Mir Bazar in south Kashmir, prompting security forces to launch an operation to track down the attackers.
According to preliminary information, the assailants arrived on a motorcycle, fired at CRPF personnel deployed at a checkpoint and fled the scene. The injured personnel were taken to a hospital in Anantnag district for medical treatment.
Initial reports gave differing figures for the number of personnel injured. While the first information indicated that two CRPF personnel had been hurt, some subsequent reports put the number at three. Further details about their condition and the circumstances of the attack are awaited.
Motorcycle-Borne Assailants Open Fire at CRPF Checkpoint
The incident reportedly occurred at around 2:15 pm in the Nowpora Akhran area near Mir Bazar. Unidentified motorcycle-borne attackers targeted security personnel stationed at a naka, or checkpoint.
The sudden firing left CRPF personnel injured before the assailants escaped from the area. Officials have not yet publicly established the identities of those responsible or disclosed further details about their movements following the attack.
The location is part of Kulgam district in south Kashmir, a region where security forces have conducted operations against suspected militants in the past.
Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances of the shooting and gather information that could help identify and locate the attackers.
Security Forces Launch Search Operation
Following the incident, security personnel cordoned off the affected area and began searching for the suspected attackers. Police, Army and paramilitary personnel were reported to have joined the efforts to track those involved.
The operation aims to establish the attackers’ escape route and prevent them from moving into neighbouring areas. Further details about any arrests, recoveries or developments in the search had not been confirmed in the initial reports.
Authorities are also expected to assess the security arrangements around the targeted checkpoint as the investigation progresses.
Injured Personnel Shifted to Hospital
The injured CRPF personnel were transported to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment. Their medical condition had not been fully established in the initial updates.
The incident has once again drawn attention to the risks faced by security personnel deployed at checkpoints and other sensitive locations in Jammu and Kashmir. Such posts are important for monitoring movement and maintaining security, but personnel stationed there can be vulnerable to sudden attacks.
Officials are yet to provide a comprehensive account of the incident, including the precise number of injured personnel and the identities of those responsible.
Investigation Underway
The attack remains a developing security incident, with further information expected as the investigation advances. Security agencies are continuing efforts to trace the suspected assailants and determine the circumstances surrounding the firing.
For now, the immediate priorities are the treatment of the injured personnel, securing the area and locating those involved in the attack.
