Kulgam, Nov 11 (JKNS): Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after terrorists attacked a CRPF party in the Akhran area of Mirbazar in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday.
A senior J&K police officer told news agency JKNS that the injured personnel were shifted to Government Medical College (GMC) Anantnag for treatment.
The injured personnel have been identified as Constable Rakesh Dass, son of Arun Dass, a resident of Assam, who sustained a leg injury and is stated to be stable, officer told JKNS.
Constable Santosh Chandru, son of Mahavir, a resident of West Bengal, sustained injuries to his abdomen and spine. His condition is stated to be critical, and he is currently undergoing treatment in the operation theatre, police officer said.
Head Constable Somveer Singh, son of Mahaveer, a resident of Madhya Pradesh, sustained a firearm injury to his left arm and is stated to be stable, he added.
Earlier, officer had told JKNS that firing was reported on a CRPF party in the area and that the circumstances surrounding the incident were being ascertained.
Further details are awaited. (JKNS)