Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Kashmir Cop Murdered, Massive Crackdown Launched
A police officer named Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed by a terrorist in Kashmir.
After this, the government started a big operation to catch the terrorist and the people helping them.
They arrested over 2,500 people and destroyed the houses of two terrorists.
Some political leaders say this is not the right way to handle the situation and it might make things worse.
The government says it is necessary to keep everyone safe.
A J&K police head constable was shot and killed in Anantnag by a terrorist.
The terrorist group LeT and its offshoot TRF claimed responsibility for the attack.
Over 2,500 overground workers (OGWs) were detained for interrogation.
The houses of two wanted terrorists were demolished as part of the crackdown.
Political leaders criticized the crackdown, calling it counterproductive and undemocratic.
- Who
- Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, a head constable in the J&K Police, was murdered by a terrorist.
- What
- A massive crackdown was launched to track terrorists and their supporters.
- When
- The incident occurred on 22nd July 2026.
- Where
- The murder took place in the Lal Chowk market in Anantnag, Kashmir.
- Why
- The crackdown aims to dismantle terrorist support networks and ensure security.
Government and Security Forces
Political Leaders and Critics
Effectiveness of Crackdown
Government and Security Forces
The crackdown is necessary to dismantle terrorist support networks and ensure security.
Political Leaders and Critics
The crackdown is counterproductive and promotes a narrative of victimhood, worsening the situation.
Collective Punishment
Government and Security Forces
Targeted actions against known terrorists and their supporters are justified for security.
Political Leaders and Critics
Mass arrests and house demolitions amount to collective punishment and are undemocratic.
- Victim
- Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, Head Constable, J&K Police
- Incident Location
- Lal Chowk market, Anantnag, Kashmir
- Date of Incident
- 22nd July 2026
- Terrorist Group
- Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front (TRF)
- Number of Arrests
- Over 2,500 overground workers (OGWs)
- Houses Demolished
- Two houses of wanted terrorists
- Condolences
- Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, and other leaders