Fazil Mir
Srinagar, Nov 11 (NVI): Alertness and swift retaliation by security forces foiled a major terror attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, though three CRPF personnel sustained injuries in the incident, officials said.
The attack took place at Nowpora Akhran area when security forces were deployed following intelligence inputs about the suspected movement of terrorists, a officials said.
According to the official, the terrorists opened fire on the security personnel, but the forces responded immediately, forcing the attackers to retreat without achieving their intended objectives.
One of the injured CRPF personnel also retaliated against the attackers, while a quick response from a nearby CRPF camp helped prevent the situation from escalating, he said.
The official said the prompt action of the security forces prevented the terrorists from causing casualties and damage on a much larger scale.
He said the incident reflected the frustration of terrorists in the face of heightened alertness, effective area domination and preparedness of Security forces.—(NVI)
