Kulgam: In a significant breakthrough regarding the recent terror attack on Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district, ongoing investigations have revealed that the assailants used deceptive tactics to evade capture. According to intelligence sources, the motorcycle-borne terrorists who opened fire at a security checkpoint deliberately used a bike and a number plate belonging to completely different individuals to mislead law enforcement agencies.
The brazen attack occurred on Wednesday afternoon at a bridge guard checkpoint near the Mir Bazar area of Kulgam, leaving three CRPF jawans injured. The injured personnel, identified as Constable Rakesh Dass, Constable Santosh Chadru, and Head Constable Somveer Singh, were swiftly transported to an Anantnag hospital for immediate medical treatment.
While initial rumors circulated on social media linking a specific motorcycle to the terrorists, local police authorities quickly debunked the viral claims. The police clarified that the motorcycle highlighted in the rumors actually belonged to the brother of a civilian working at a nearby nursery at the time of the incident. However, official sources maintain that the attackers orchestrated a sophisticated “fake number plate” conspiracy to successfully mask their escape route.
Following the brutal attack, a massive cordon-and-search operation was launched by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the Special Operations Group (SOG), and the CRPF to track down the perpetrators. Security officials suspect the involvement of local operatives linked to Lateef Bhat, an alleged commander of The Resistance Front (TRF), who is believed to be acting in close coordination with foreign terrorists.
The incident has triggered a massive high alert across the Union Territory. Authorities have substantially heightened security measures along the highly sensitive Jammu-Srinagar National Highway. Furthermore, vigilance has been drastically intensified at Katra, the base camp for the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine. Additional security forces have been strategically deployed across the town to conduct thorough vehicular checks and ensure the absolute safety of thousands of visiting pilgrims.
As the intensive search operations continue, security agencies remain firmly on high alert to neutralize any potential threats and swiftly bring the perpetrators of this cowardly attack to justice.