Nearly 30 rounds fired during 15-second attack on CRPF camp in Kulgam

Three Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were injured after motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire at a CRPF camp in Akhran near Mir Bazar in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on Wednesday afternoon.

CCTV footage of the attack showed nearly 30 rounds being fired in just 15 seconds, followed by another dozen shots within the next minute. The incident took place around 2.15 pm.

The injured personnel were identified as Rakesh Dass, Santosh Chandru and Somveer Singh. While Dass suffered injuries to his left leg, Chandru sustained wounds to his abdomen and spine, and Singh was injured in his left arm. They were shifted to a hospital in Anantnag and were reported to be out of danger.

Following the attack, additional security personnel were deployed in the area, barricades were erected and a search operation was launched to track down the attackers. Locals were also asked to remain indoors.

The CCTV footage showed CRPF personnel moving towards the direction of the firing with their weapons after the attack.