CRPF Bunker Vehicle Falls Into Canal in Srinagar; 9 Personnel Injured

February 21, 2026

A major accident was reported in Srinagar on Saturday after a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) bunker vehicle skidded off the road and plunged into a canal in the Dagpora area of Soura.

The incident occurred near Umar Hair on Dagpora Road in Ahmad Nagar when the driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle, officials said.

Injured Shifted to SKIMS Hospital

Initially, seven injured personnel of the 21 Battalion CRPF were rushed to a nearby hospital. Later, two more jawans were referred to the Sher-e-Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences (SKIMS), Soura, for advanced treatment.

Officials confirmed that all nine injured personnel are stable and out of danger, though they suffered multiple injuries. Medical teams are closely monitoring their condition.

The injured have been identified as Naginder Singh (36), Ajit Kumar Ram (36), Raj Kishore Rai (40), Amit Kumar Yadav (38), Rajdhan Ram (55), Mankar Kumar (40), and Neeraj Kumar (45).

Arms Recovered After Infiltration Bid in Rajouri

Meanwhile, security forces recovered a large cache of arms and ammunition during a search operation in Rajouri district, a day after an infiltration attempt was foiled.

The recovery was made from the Nathua Tibba area of the Sunderbani sector along the Line of Control. Officials said blood stains found at the site suggest that infiltrators may have been injured. One AK-47 rifle, magazines, rucksacks, blankets, ration, and clothing were seized. Search operations remain underway.