Political Reactions Emerge After Terror Attack in Kulgam, Jammu and Kashmir

Kulgam, November 11 (Daily Kiran) : A terror attack targeting a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) patrol party and check post in Kulgam has sparked significant political backlash. The incident, which occurred recently, resulted in injuries to three CISF personnel. Eyewitness reports indicate that the assailants arrived on motorcycles, opened fire, and quickly fled the scene.

BJP leaders condemned the attack, labeling it a conspiracy to disrupt peace in Kashmir. They emphasized that the perpetrators would not escape justice. BJP spokesperson Altaf Thakur stated, “The attack today is denounced by the BJP. Terrorists should not think they can evade capture after this incident. We will hunt them down, wherever they hide.”

In contrast, Congress party representatives expressed deep concern over the government’s failure to apprehend those responsible for previous attacks, such as the Pulwama incident. Rajendra Pal Gautam, in charge of the Uttar Pradesh Congress, called the attack shameful and insisted that no accused should be spared. He criticized the government for its inability to identify and arrest attackers, stating, “What can we expect from the government if they fail to catch those behind such incidents?”

BJP leader Ravinder Raina described the attack as an attempt to disturb the improving situation in Kashmir. He remarked that such incidents tend to occur whenever the region shows signs of normalcy, indicating a deliberate effort to undermine peace.

The National Conference spokesperson, Imran Nabi Dar, also condemned the assault, wishing for the swift recovery of the injured personnel. He urged the government to ensure the best medical care for the wounded.

Retired Major General Sanjay Sohi interpreted the attack as a sign of desperation among terrorists. He noted a significant decline in terrorist incidents in Kashmir, with an 80 to 85 percent reduction since 2018. He attributed this to the effective collaboration among security forces, which has thwarted many terrorist plans.

Retired Colonel D.S. Grewal claimed that the attackers, trained in Pakistan, targeted the CISF post approximately nine kilometers from Kulgam, resulting in injuries to three security personnel, one of whom is in serious condition.

Defense expert Praful Bakshi emphasized the need to identify security lapses that allowed the attackers to strike. He highlighted the role of local support cells aiding terrorists, which poses a serious challenge to security forces.

Former Additional Director General of the Border Security Force, P.K. Mishra, confirmed that the attack took place around 2:15 PM at a CISF check post in the Akhran area of Kulgam. He noted that this incident marks the first major attack in Kashmir since Operation Sindoor and pointed to the active local terrorist module led by Latif Bhat in Kulgam and Anantnag.

The incident has raised urgent questions about the effectiveness of security measures in the region and the government’s ability to respond to such threats.