Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Cop Killed in Anantnag Terror Attack During Amarnath Yatra Duty
A police officer named Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot and killed by terrorists in Anantnag while he was on duty for the Amarnath Yatra.
This happened around lunchtime near Lal Chowk.
After the attack, security forces quickly started searching for the terrorists and arrested some suspected helpers.
Many important people, including the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister, said they were very sad about what happened and promised to catch the people responsible.
The attack shows that there are still big security problems in the area, especially during important events like the Amarnath Yatra.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag while on Amarnath Yatra duty.
The attack took place around 12:30 PM near Lal Chowk, Anantnag.
Security forces launched a massive crackdown and anti-terror operations across South Kashmir.
The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.
The attack was condemned by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other political leaders.
- Who
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, a Jammu and Kashmir Police officer
- What
- A terrorist attack during Amarnath Yatra duty
- When
- Tuesday, around 12:30 PM
- Where
- Lal Chowk, Anantnag, South Kashmir
- Why
- To target police personnel and disrupt security during the Amarnath Yatra
Security Forces
Terrorist Groups
Response to the Attack
Security Forces
Security forces launched a massive crackdown and anti-terror operations across South Kashmir to trace the assailant and prevent further attacks.
Terrorist Groups
The Resistance Front (TRF), linked to Lashkar-e-Taiba, claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Victim
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi
- Location of Attack
- Lal Chowk, Anantnag
- Time of Attack
- Around 12:30 PM
- Responsible Group
- The Resistance Front (TRF)
- Security Response
- Large-scale anti-terror operations across South Kashmir
- Condemnation
- Condemned by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and other political leaders