Srinagar, Nov 11: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday visited the Base Hospital in Srinagar to enquire about the condition of a CRPF head constable who was seriously injured in a terrorist attack in south Kashmir’s Kulgam district, even as he reviewed the security situation with senior officials and said security forces had been given a “free hand” to crack down on terrorists.
Head Constable Sonbir Singh is undergoing treatment at the hospital after sustaining serious injuries when unidentified motorcycle-borne assailants opened fire on CRPF personnel in the Akhran area of Kulgam.
During his visit, Sinha enquired about Singh’s health and prayed for his speedy and complete recovery.
The Lieutenant Governor said two other CRPF personnel injured in the attack — Constable Rakesh Das and Constable Santanu Chandra — were in stable condition and recovering at the 46th Battalion CRPF Unit Hospital in Kulgam.
Strongly condemning the attack, Sinha described it as a “cowardly act of terror” and said those responsible would be hunted down and brought to justice.
Following his hospital visit, Sinha reviewed the security situation with senior officials at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar. He said security forces had been given a free hand to take action against terrorists.
The attack in Akhran comes amid a continuing security response in south Kashmir. The assailants, who were travelling on a motorcycle, opened fire on security personnel, injuring three CRPF personnel.
A forensic team has also visited the attack site and collected samples and other evidence as part of the investigation. Security agencies are examining the circumstances of the attack and efforts are underway to identify and track down those involved.
