J&K attack: Three injured after terrorists open fire on CRPF personnel in Kulgam

Explained

Several Indian outlets have reported a militant attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir. Reports first appeared late on 10 November and were updated the next day.

What happened

According to The Hindu, unidentified assailants who were riding a motorcycle opened fire on security personnel posted at a naka, or checkpoint, in Kulgam. Hindustan Times said the firing took place at around 2.15 pm and described the attackers as motorcycle-borne terrorists targeting a CRPF team. Firstpost, citing officials, said a CRPF booth was the target and that search operations had been launched in the area.

Most outlets reported that three CRPF personnel were injured. News 18 gave a lower figure, saying two personnel were hurt. Outlook described the target as a patrol party, while other outlets described a fixed checkpoint or booth. NDTV reported that the injured personnel were taken to a hospital in Anantnag district for treatment.

Why it matters

The Statesman linked the attack to recent security operations in the same district. It reported that security forces had arrested two suspected militant associates in Kulgam three days earlier and recovered a pistol, ammunition and two hand grenades. The Statesman described the shooting as a suspected militant attack, a more cautious label than some other outlets used.

What we don't know yet

The reports do not identify the attackers or name any group behind the shooting. It is also unclear from the coverage whether the arrests in Kulgam are connected to the attack, as the reports do not say so directly. The casualty count differs between outlets, and the exact nature of the post that was targeted is described inconsistently. Reports of search operations have not been followed by any stated outcome in the coverage available so far. Readers should watch for official statements and later updates from the outlets named above to confirm these details.

Written by the 91News.in desk with AI assistance, based on reports from The Hindu, Outlook India, The Statesman, NDTV, Hindustan Times, Firstpost, News 18. Updated 11 Nov 2026, 5:06 pm. Spotted an error? Tell us.