SRINAGAR, NOVEMBER 12: A team of the National Investigation Agency (NIA) is likely to visit the site of the terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) checkpoint in south Kashmir's Kulgam district on Thursday to collect forensic samples and examine evidence, official sources said.
The team is expected to visit Akhran near Mir Bazar, where terrorists opened fire on a CRPF naka party on Wednesday afternoon, injuring three personnel.
According to officials, the attack took place at around 2.15 pm when two to three suspected terrorists targeted the security personnel deployed at the checkpoint. The CRPF personnel retaliated, forcing the attackers to flee from the spot.
Following the incident, security forces launched an extensive cordon and search operation in the area to track down the assailants. The combing operation continued on Thursday as security agencies intensified efforts to establish the circumstances surrounding the attack and identify those involved.
The NIA team is expected to collect forensic samples and other material evidence from the crime scene to assist the investigation.
Meanwhile, preliminary findings of the police investigation reportedly point towards the possible involvement of a local Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) militant in the attack.
Three CRPF personnel sustained injuries in the firing and were shifted to a hospital for treatment. One of them was reported to be in critical condition.
Security agencies are continuing efforts to trace the attackers, while further investigation is underway to establish the complete sequence of events and identify the individuals involved.
