Srinagar, Nov 11 (KNS): Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday said security forces had been given a free hand to crack down on terrorists following the attack on CRPF personnel in Kulgam, asserting that those responsible would be tracked down and brought to justice.

The Lieutenant Governor made the remarks after visiting Base Hospital in Srinagar to enquire about the condition of CRPF Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries in the attack and is undergoing treatment.

During the visit, Sinha interacted with the attending doctors and sought details about the injured personnel's health and ongoing treatment.

In a post on X, the Lieutenant Governor said he was praying for the swift and complete recovery of the injured head constable.

"Visited Base Hospital, Srinagar, to enquire about the health of CRPF Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries in the heinous terror attack in Kulgam and is currently undergoing treatment. Praying for his swift and complete recovery," Sinha said.

He also provided an update on the condition of two other CRPF personnel injured in the attack.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel

According to the Lieutenant Governor, Constable Rakesh Das and Constable Santanu Chandra are in stable condition and recovering at the 46 Battalion CRPF Unit Hospital in Kulgam.

Condemning the attack, Sinha said those involved would face action.

"I strongly condemn this cowardly act of terror and assure the people that those responsible will be hunted down and brought to justice," he said.

The Lieutenant Governor also chaired a security review meeting with senior officials at Lok Bhavan in Srinagar to assess the situation following the attack.

He said security forces had been given full operational freedom to take action against terrorists.

"Security forces have been given a free hand to crack down on terrorists," Sinha said.

The attack left three CRPF personnel injured, including Head Constable Sonbir Singh, who sustained serious injuries, while the other two personnel are reported to be stable. (KNS)