Top Officials Visit Spot, Search Launched for Suspected Mastermind
Kulgam | Nov, 11: Alertness and swift retaliation by security forces frustrated a major terror attack at Nowpora Akhran in Kulgam district on Wednesday, officials said. Three CRPF personnel sustained injuries when two motorcycle-borne terrorists launched an attack near a security checkpoint.
Police officials said deployment had been made based on intelligence inputs regarding suspected terrorist movement. Two attackers approached from a nearby area with dense tree cover, where one opened fire while the second provided cover from the road. The prompt response by security personnel forced the assailants to retreat without inflicting large-scale casualties.
The injured jawans—identified as Constable Rakesh Dass, Head Constable Somveer Singh, and Constable Santosh Chandru of the 46th Battalion—were evacuated to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag. Constable Santosh Chandru was later airlifted to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar for advanced treatment. Senior administrative and police officials visited the hospital and the scene of the incident, while forensic teams gathered evidence.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a massive search operation for local terrorist Mohammad Lateef Bhat, who carries a reward of Rs 15 lakh on his head and is believed to have orchestrated the attack, sources said.
