Kulgam Attack Probe Examines Suspected Role of Local Militant

Security forces have questioned and detained several people while investigating an attack in Kulgam that injured <b>three CRPF personnel</b>. Jammu and Kashmir Police suspect local militant Latief Ahmad may have been involved, citing similarities with two earlier attacks in Anantnag and Kulgam. Officials said investigators are pursuing leads and questioning people. The suspect has not been convicted, and the matter remains under investigation. National Conference president Farooq Abdullah called for dialogue between India and Pakistan. He said bullets and military confrontation cannot resolve political disputes and urged meaningful engagement to begin without waiting for hostilities to end.