Srinagar, Nov 13 (HS): CRPF Director General G P Singh on Friday visited Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who was injured in a terrorist attack in Kulgam, at the Army Hospital in Srinagar and praised his courage, a CRPF spokesperson said.

The DG, accompanied by senior CRPF officials, met the injured Head Constable (General Duty) during his ongoing visit to the Kashmir Valley, the spokesperson said.

Sonbir Singh was seriously injured while responding to the attack at Nowpora in Akhran, Kulgam, on Wednesday. The spokesperson said he showed exceptional courage and presence of mind in repulsing the attackers.

The DG commended his spirit and action, the spokesperson said, adding that his swift retaliation foiled the attackers’ plans and averted a major incident. The DG wished him a speedy and complete recovery.

The DG also thanked the Indian Army for providing quick helicopter support to evacuate the injured personnel and for the quality of treatment at the Army Hospital, the spokesperson said.

Earlier, the DG visited Kulgam in south Kashmir and discussed plans to step up counter-insurgency operations in the Valley. He interacted with field officers of the CRPF and J&K Police at Sadura in Anantnag. Sources said he also went to the attack site at Akhran, where he was briefed about the incident and reviewed the security arrangements.

Around 2:15 pm on Wednesday, militants on a motorcycle opened fire on a CRPF party at a checkpoint at Nowpora Akhran, near Mir Bazar. Three personnel of the force’s 46th Battalion were injured, and the attackers fled.

Security forces are continuing large-scale operations to track down those responsible. A high alert is in force across the Valley, with searches and vehicle checks under way at several sensitive locations, including Srinagar.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Zahoor Hussain Bhat