Three personnel of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) were injured after suspected terrorists opened fire at a security checkpoint in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district on November 11, 2026. The attack took place in the Nowpora Akhran area near Mir Bazar, triggering an immediate security response and a large-scale operation to track down those responsible.
According to officials, the incident occurred at approximately 2:15 pm when armed attackers targeted a CRPF checkpoint manned by personnel of the force’s 46th Battalion. The security post was located around two kilometres from the National Highway. The attackers fired several rounds at the personnel before escaping from the area.
The injured CRPF personnel were identified as Constable Rakesh Dass, Constable Santosh Chandru and Head Constable Somveer Singh. They were initially evacuated to Government Medical College (GMC) in Anantnag for medical treatment. While Dass sustained a gunshot injury to his leg and Singh suffered an injury to his left arm, Chandru received more serious wounds to his abdomen and spine. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was subsequently shifted to the 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar for advanced medical care. Subsequent reports indicated that all three personnel were out of danger.
Following the incident, security forces quickly established a cordon around the affected area and launched a joint cordon-and-search operation involving the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Army and other security personnel. Additional forces were deployed, checkpoints were strengthened and surveillance measures were increased to prevent the attackers from escaping the wider security perimeter.
Investigators are also examining CCTV footage from nearby locations to establish the sequence of events and identify those involved. Initial reports suggested that the attackers had arrived on a motorcycle. However, subsequent police verification indicated that a motorcycle circulating in connection with the incident was not used by the attackers. Investigations suggested that the assailants approached the checkpoint on foot from a nearby forested area before carrying out the firing and escaping into the surrounding vegetation.
The Jammu and Kashmir Police stated that security personnel had already been deployed in the area following intelligence inputs regarding the possible movement of terrorists. Their alertness and immediate response helped prevent the attackers from causing further casualties, according to the police assessment.
The incident also occurred on the day Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha was visiting Kulgam to attend the three-day Veshow Festival. Officials clarified that the festival venue was not located near the site of the attack. The Lieutenant Governor subsequently met the injured CRPF personnel and enquired about their health and recovery.
The latest attack has renewed security concerns in South Kashmir, which has witnessed several incidents of targeted violence in recent months. On July 22, 2026, a Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was shot dead in Anantnag, while two migrant labourers from Chhattisgarh were killed in a separate attack in Kulgam on July 31.
Security agencies continue to investigate the latest incident, with efforts focused on identifying the attackers, examining possible links and preventing further attacks on security installations and personnel. The ongoing search operation remains a priority as authorities work to establish the complete circumstances surrounding the firing.