Archive · 23 Jul 2026
Kashmir Demolishes Terrorists' Homes After Anantnag Attack
In Kashmir, security forces demolished the homes of two terrorists' families following a recent attack that killed a policeman.
The attack happened in a busy market in Anantnag district.
The terrorists, Adil Ahmad Thokar and Haroon Rashid, have been active since 2018.
The demolition of the houses was part of a larger crackdown where around 2,000 suspects were detained for questioning.
This action was taken to disrupt the support system for terrorism.
However, some locals view the demolition as harsh and punitive, causing hardship to innocent family members.
Two terrorists' family homes demolished in Kashmir following an attack in Anantnag.
Head constable Ashique Ahmad Qureshi killed in the Anantnag attack.
Around 2,000 suspects detained across Kashmir, including 700 in Srinagar.
Demolitions part of a larger crackdown to dismantle terrorist networks.
Local recruitment in terrorist ranks has dropped to almost zero this year.
- Who
- Security forces and local residents in Kashmir
- What
- Demolition of terrorists' family homes and detention of suspects following a terror attack
- When
- Day after the Anantnag attack
- Where
- Anantnag district, south Kashmir
- Why
- To dismantle terrorist networks and maintain public order
Security Forces
Local Residents
Demolition of Houses
Security Forces
Necessary to dismantle terrorist networks and send a strong message.
Local Residents
Disproportionate and punitive, causing hardship to innocent family members.
- Date of Attack
- Wednesday afternoon
- Location of Attack
- Anantnag district, south Kashmir
- Victim
- Head constable Ashique Ahmad Qureshi
- Number of Suspects Detained
- Around 2,000
- Suspects Detained in Srinagar
- 700