A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) will visit the site of terror attack on a CRPF checkpoint in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district to collect samples and examine forensic evidence.The team will visit Akhran near Mir Bazar, where terrorists opened fire on a CRPF checkpoint on Wednesday afternoon, injuring three personnel.
The NIA team will collect samples from the spot as part of the examination of the attack site. The forensic material is expected to help investigators establish the sequence of events and gather evidence related to the firing.
According to officials, the terrorists opened fire on CRPF personnel around 2:15 pm. The security personnel retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee from the spot on their motorcycle.
Three CRPF personnel sustained bullet injuries and were shifted to a hospital in Anantnag for treatment.
Following the attack, police and security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers. Security has also been intensified across Kulgam and other parts of south Kashmir.