Kulgam Attack Probe Reveals Use of Armor-Piercing Steel Bullets; High Alert Sounded Across Kashmir
Srinagar: Security agencies investigating the recent terror attack on a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) patrol party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kulgam district have uncovered a concerning detail. Preliminary forensic findings indicate that the attackers used steel-core armor-piercing bullets, which are capable of penetrating standard bulletproof jackets worn by security personnel.
Major Attack Averted by Jawans’ Alertness
According to senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, the attackers opened indiscriminate fire on a CRPF unit in Kulgam three days ago. Despite sustaining injuries during the initial ambush, an alert CRPF jawan immediately retaliated, forcing the assailants to flee and preventing a much larger casualty.
Following the incident, joint teams of the National Investigation Agency (NIA), State Investigation Agency (SIA), and forensic experts visited the attack site to collect ballistic evidence. Initial intelligence inputs suggest that three militants, including two foreign terrorists, were involved in the ambush.
Security Challenge of Smuggled Ammunition
Defense and security analysts note that armor-piercing steel ammunition was first detected in the Kashmir Valley around 2017. Investigators suspect these specialized rounds are smuggled across the border from Pakistan, with origins linked to conflict zones in Afghanistan and supply chains connected to China.
The renewed use of such high-penetration rounds poses a fresh operational challenge for forces on the ground, prompting discussions on upgrading protective gear for frontline troops.
Search Operations and Heightened Vigilance in Srinagar
For the third consecutive day, security forces have continued massive cordon-and-search operations across Kulgam to track down the attackers. Several suspects have also been detained for questioning as part of the ongoing probe.
Meanwhile, a high alert has been sounded across Srinagar and other districts in the Kashmir Valley. Security personnel have set up special checkpoints across major roads and marketplaces. Commuters are being checked, vehicle registration numbers and travel purposes are being logged, and dedicated screening booths have been arranged for women to ensure thorough area domination and restrict the movement of suspicious elements.
Source: Video report by TV9 Bharatvarsh and security agency updates. https://youtu.be/iqCXE3r1RGI?si=yNtqOKmjaISFszC0
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