Archive · 23 Jul 2026
J&K: Policeman Killed in Terrorist Attack
A police officer named Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was shot by terrorists while on duty in Anantnag, Kashmir.
He was taken to the hospital but did not survive.
The police are now looking for the people who did this.
They have closed off the area and are searching for the attackers.
More police have been sent to help.
The leader of the region, Lt.
Governor Manoj Sinha, said he is very sad about what happened and will make sure the people who did this are punished.
A police head constable, Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag town, south Kashmir.
Terrorists opened fire on Qureshi while he was on patrol duty.
Qureshi, a resident of Beerwah town in Budgam district, succumbed to his injuries.
Security forces have launched a cordon and search operation in Anantnag town to hunt down the assailants.
Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and promised that those responsible will be brought to justice.
- Who
- Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, a police head constable from IRP 3rd Battalion
- What
- Terrorist attack
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Anantnag town, south Kashmir
- Why
- Terrorists opened fire on a security deployment during road duty
Security Forces
Terrorists
Response to the Attack
Security Forces
Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to track down the terrorists.
Terrorists
Terrorists opened fire on a security deployment during road duty.
- Victim
- Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of IRP 3rd Battalion, resident of Beerwah town, Budgam district
- Location
- Anantnag town, south Kashmir
- Date
- Wednesday
- Action Taken
- Security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation
- Status of Operation
- Continuing
- Condemnation
- Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the attack and promised justice
