As per reports quoting officials, the team collected forensic evidence to establish the sequence of events and gather clues about those involved in the attack, which left three CRPF personnel injured. One report suggested that preliminary investigations have found the involvement of at least three terrorists, including two suspected foreign nationals.
Armed forces have intensified search operations in the area to track down the attackers. Police officials said CCTV footage from the surrounding area was being examined to establish the movements of the assailants.
The CRPF had earlier said the incident took place around 2:15 pm when militants fired at personnel of its 46th Battalion, deployed as a bridge guard, before escaping from the spot.
The three injured personnel were identified as Head Constable Somveer Singh of Madhya Pradesh, Constable Rakesh Dass of Assam and Constable Santosh Chandru of West Bengal. They were initially taken to Government Medical College (GMC), Anantnag, and subsequently shifted to the Army’s 92 Base Hospital in Srinagar.
One of the personnel sustained bullet injuries to his abdomen and spine and underwent surgery, while the other two suffered injuries to their arm and leg. Two injured personnel have since been discharged following treatment, while the critically injured jawan continues to receive advanced medical care.
Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the hospital to enquire about the condition of the injured personnel. GOC 15 Corps, Lieutenant General Balbir Singh, also visited the attack site to review the security situation and ongoing operations.
