Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Policeman Killed in Jammu and Kashmir Terror Attack
A policeman named Ashiq Hussain Quraishi was shot and killed by terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
The attack happened around 12:30 PM on Wednesday in a busy market area called Lal Chowk.
The terrorists who did this are part of a group called The Resistance Front (TRF).
After the attack, security forces quickly surrounded the area to find the terrorists.
The policeman was part of a team ensuring safety for a religious pilgrimage called the Amarnath Yatra.
The terrorists shot him, and he died right away.
Security forces are now looking at camera footage and checking vehicles to find out more about the attackers.
The attack was condemned by political leaders, including the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi was shot dead by terrorists in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir.
The attack occurred around 12:30 PM on Wednesday in the Lal Chowk area.
The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation.
Quraishi was part of a police party deployed for Amarnath Yatra security duty.
- Who
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi and suspected terrorists
- What
- A terrorist attack resulting in the death of a policeman
- When
- Wednesday afternoon around 12:30 PM
- Where
- Lal Chowk, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
- Why
- The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack
Security Forces
Terrorists
Response to the Attack
Security Forces
Security forces cordoned off the area and launched an operation to track down the terrorists.
Terrorists
The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack.
- Victim
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi
- Location
- Lal Chowk, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir
- Time of Attack
- Around 12:30 PM on Wednesday
- Responsibility Claimed By
- The Resistance Front (TRF)
- Security Measures
- Cordon and search operation launched
- Condemnation
- Condemned by Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah
Sources
Policeman Shot Dead In Terror Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag
Terror Strikes J&K Again: Head Constable Shot Dead In Broad-Daylight In Anantnag; TRF Claims Responsibility
This heinous act will not go unpunished: JK LG on Anantnag terrorist attack
CCTV Shows Terrorist Shooting Jammu And Kashmir Cop At Point-Blank Range
Cop on Amarnath security duty killed in Anantnag terrorist attack
