Archive · 24 Jul 2026
Amit Shah condoles slain policeman's family
A policeman named Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed by a militant in Anantnag, Kashmir, while he was on duty for the Amarnath Yatra.
The Union Home Minister, Amit Shah, called the family of the policeman to offer his condolences and praised the policeman's bravery.
The Leader of the Opposition in the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly also visited the family to offer his condolences.
The policeman is survived by his wife and three children.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed by a militant in Anantnag, South Kashmir.
Qureshi was on duty for the Amarnath Yatra when he was attacked.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah called Qureshi's family to offer condolences.
BJP's Sunil Sharma, Leader of the Opposition in the J&K Assembly, visited the family.
Qureshi is survived by his wife and three children.
- Who
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah
- What
- Condolence call to the family of a slain policeman
- When
- July 22 (incident), July 26 (condolence call)
- Where
- Anantnag, South Kashmir
- Why
- To offer condolences and praise the courage of the slain policeman
Government Support
Militant Violence
Government Response
Government Support
The Union Home Minister Amit Shah offered condolences to the family of the slain policeman, Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, and praised his courage.
Militant Violence
Militants in Kashmir continue to target security personnel, as seen in the killing of Qureshi during Amarnath Yatra duty.
- Date of Incident
- July 22
- Location of Incident
- Anantnag, South Kashmir
- Victim's Name
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi
- Victim's Posting
- Indian Reserve Police, Special Operations Group
- Condolence Call
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah