Archive · 22 Jul 2026
First Photo of Anantnag Attack Terrorist Released
A terrorist attack happened in the busy market area of Lal Chowk in Anantnag district.
A police officer named Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi was killed when terrorists opened fire.
The group called The Resistance Front (TRF) said they did it.
They are known to be linked to another group called Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT).
Security forces are now looking for the terrorists and have started checking vehicles and looking at camera footage to find out more about the attack.
Republic TV released an exclusive photo of a terrorist involved in the Anantnag attack.
The terrorist was seen carrying an AK-series assault rifle wrapped in a plastic net bag.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi was killed in the attack in the Kotwal Gali market area of Lal Chowk.
The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack.
Security forces conducted a cordon-and-search operation and intensified vehicular checks to track down the attackers.
- Who
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi and terrorists from The Resistance Front (TRF)
- What
- A targeted attack on Jammu & Kashmir Police personnel in Anantnag
- When
- Wednesday afternoon around 12:35 p.m.
- Where
- Kotwal Gali market area, Lal Chowk, Anantnag district
- Why
- The attack was claimed by The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), as part of their ongoing campaign against security personnel.
Security Forces
Terrorist Groups
Response to the Attack
Security Forces
Security forces conducted a cordon-and-search operation and intensified vehicular checks to track down the attackers.
Terrorist Groups
The Resistance Front (TRF) claimed responsibility for the attack, which is part of their ongoing campaign against security personnel.
- Date of Attack
- Wednesday afternoon
- Location of Attack
- Kotwal Gali market area, Lal Chowk, Anantnag district
- Victim
- Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Quraishi
- Responsible Group
- The Resistance Front (TRF)
- Weapon Used
- AK-series assault rifle
- Time of Attack
- 12:35 p.m.