Terrorists Reportedly Attack CRPF Personnel in Kulgam: A Look at 10 Attacks on the Force

Terrorists have reportedly attacked CRPF personnel in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam district. Further details are awaited.

Kulgam, J&K | November 11, 2026

Terrorists attacked CRPF personnel in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. The incident was reported on November 11. Further details about the location, circumstances of the attack and casualties are awaited.

The latest incident adds to a series of attacks on CRPF personnel in the Union Territory. More information is expected as security agencies establish the details of the incident.

Udhampur, J&K | August 19, 2024

A CRPF patrol party came under terrorist fire in the Cheel area of Ramnagar tehsil in Udhampur district on August 19, 2024. The attackers opened fire on a patrol team belonging to the force's 187th battalion.

CRPF Inspector Kuldeep Kumar was killed in the attack. The terrorists reportedly fired around 30 to 40 rounds at the patrol party before fleeing. Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the attackers.

Saida Sukhal, Kathua, J&K | June 12, 2024

A CRPF jawan was killed after terrorists opened fire in Saida Sukhal village in Kathua district in the early hours of June 12, 2024. The jawan, identified as Kabir Dass, was critically injured in the firing and later succumbed to his injuries at a hospital.

The incident took place amid a series of security operations in the Jammu region. On the same night, terrorists also attacked a joint security check post in the Chattergalla area of Doda district, injuring five Rashtriya Rifles personnel and a special police officer.

Gongoo, Pulwama, J&K | July 17, 2022

A joint checkpoint manned by CRPF and Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel came under terrorist fire near Gongoo crossing in Pulwama district on July 17, 2022. The attackers fired at the security personnel from a nearby apple orchard.

A CRPF assistant sub-inspector was injured in the firing and later died in hospital. The area was cordoned off and a search operation was launched to locate the attackers.

Maisuma, Srinagar, J&K | April 4, 2022

Terrorists opened fire on CRPF personnel near Maisuma Bridge in Srinagar on April 4, 2022. Two personnel were injured in the attack and were taken to SMHS Hospital for treatment.

One of the injured personnel, Head Constable Vishal Kumar, succumbed to his injuries. Security forces launched a search operation in the area following the attack.

Lawaypora, Srinagar, J&K | March 25, 2021

Militants attacked a CRPF road-opening party in Lawaypora, on the outskirts of Srinagar, on March 25, 2021. The attackers fired indiscriminately at a vehicle carrying personnel of the force's 73rd battalion at around 3.45 pm.

Four CRPF personnel were injured. Sub-Inspector Manga Ram Dev Barman and Constable Ashok Kumar later died of their injuries. Police suspected the involvement of Lashkar-e-Taiba militants, and a search operation was launched to trace those responsible.

Sopore, Baramulla, J&K | July 1, 2020

A CRPF patrol party and Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel came under attack in Model Town, Sopore, on July 1, 2020. Militants opened fire on the security team while it was manning a checkpoint. The attack also killed a civilian who was travelling in a car with his three-year-old grandson.

A CRPF head constable was among those killed, while three other CRPF personnel were injured. The incident drew attention after photographs of the child beside his grandfather's body circulated widely. Security forces launched an operation in the area following the attack.

Banihal, Ramban, J&K | March 30, 2019

A CRPF convoy came under an attempted vehicle-borne attack near Banihal in Ramban district on March 30, 2019. A car laden with explosives detonated near the convoy as it was travelling through the area.

The National Investigation Agency registered a case in connection with the incident. The agency's case records describe it as an attack intended to target CRPF personnel travelling in the convoy. No CRPF fatalities were reported in the incident.

Lethpora, Pulwama, J&K | February 14, 2019

A suicide bomber rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into a CRPF convoy at Lethpora in Pulwama district on February 14, 2019. The convoy was travelling from Jammu to Srinagar on the national highway when the vehicle struck one of its buses.

Forty CRPF personnel were killed in the attack, which was claimed by Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. The National Investigation Agency took over the investigation. The attack was followed by a sharp escalation in tensions between India and Pakistan, including the Indian Air Force's strike on a Jaish-e-Mohammed facility in Balakot.

Pampore, Pulwama, J&K | June 25, 2016

Militants opened fire on a CRPF convoy near Pampore on the Srinagar-Jammu National Highway on June 25, 2016. The attack took place near Frestbal as the personnel were travelling in a bus.

Eight CRPF personnel were killed and around 20 were injured. The attack was among the deadliest strikes on the force in Kashmir before the 2019 Pulwama suicide bombing.