Srinagar, Nov 12: The Kulgam search operation resumed on Thursday as joint security forces continued efforts to trace two assailants who injured three CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir. Meanwhile, police arrested a man and recovered two hand grenades in Baramulla district.
Officials said joint forces resumed the operation in Kulgam to track down the two terrorists who attacked a CRPF post.
Kulgam Search Operation Intensified After CRPF Attack
Two heavily armed terrorists emerged from a dense cluster of trees and opened fire at a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) post in South Kashmir on Wednesday. The attack injured three CRPF personnel, one of them critically.
The assailants fled into a forested area after the attack, which took place around 2.15 p.m. near Mir Bazar, about 75 km from Srinagar city.
Security forces immediately launched a massive cordon and search operation to track down the attackers. They have also erected barricades and deployed armoured vehicles at several locations across the district.
Security personnel are checking and frisking vehicles at checkpoints while maintaining a tight vigil. Officials said agencies are using human and technical intelligence to support the search.
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Baramulla Police Recover Two Grenades, Arrest One Person
Meanwhile, security forces recovered two hand grenades during an Area Domination Patrol (ADP) in the Baderkoot forests of Baramulla district and arrested one person.
According to a police statement, the operation involved the BSF, Rashtriya Rifles, CRPF and J&K Police. The joint team arrested a suspected person identified as Ghulam Jeelani Reshi, a resident of Baderkote, Tangmarg, from the forest area.
The team recovered one hand grenade from his possession. Following his disclosure, security personnel also recovered another concealed grenade from the forest.
Police registered an FIR at Tangmarg Police Station. Further investigation is underway to establish the source and intended use of the explosives and determine whether they have any possible links.
Baramulla Police reiterated their commitment to maintaining peace and security. They also appreciated the coordinated efforts of all security forces to ensure public safety in the area.
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–IANS
