Three Injured in Kulgam Attack on Security Forces

UPDATE - follow-up to Militants open fire on CRPF personnel in J&K's Kulgam, two injured: Three personnel sustained injuries after motorcycle-riding attackers opened fire on security forces in Kulgam district on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.

Attack Details

The incident took place at a checkpoint around 2.15 p.m. in the Mirbazar area of south Kashmir. The attackers arrived on a bike, fired at the personnel, and fled the spot. Additional forces rushed to the site, and a search operation is underway to track down the perpetrators. The wounded personnel were moved to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment. CRPF DG G.P Singh confirmed the injury count and stated that operations are ongoing to catch the attackers while ensuring the best possible medical care.

Timing and Context

The assault occurred while Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was in Kulgam to attend a function, specifically the Vaishaw festival. According to Indian Express, this marks the first terror incident in the region since July 31, when two migrant workers died in Kulgam, following a policeman's killing in Anantnag on July 22.

Context

Security checkpoints, locally called nakas, are set up in Jammu and Kashmir to screen vehicles and maintain law and order. Such security posts frequently face threats from armed groups operating in the region. Authorities typically respond to such attacks by sealing off the area and launching combing operations.