🔥 Trending Kashmir Terror Attack: Head Constable Killed in Anantnag; Area Sealed

On July 22, 2026, a Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable, Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, was killed in a suspected terrorist attack in Anantnag district ¹⁵⁷. The incident occurred around 12:30 PM in the Lal Chowk area of Anantnag town ³⁶.

Details of the Attack

The attack involved suspected terrorists opening fire on a police party that was deployed in the busy market area ⁴⁶. Head Constable Qureshi, who was reportedly on duty as part of a security detail for the Amarnath Yatra, was shot at point-blank range ⁴⁵⁷.

CCTV footage captured the moment of the attack, showing an assailant calmly approaching the police party before opening fire ⁴. Following the shooting, the security forces immediately cordoned off the area and launched extensive search operations to apprehend the attackers ¹²⁸.

Context and Significance

This incident marks the first militant attack in the Kashmir Valley since a previous attack in Pahalgam last year ¹⁵. Anantnag is a strategically important district, serving as a base camp and a traditional route for the Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage, making it a key area for security ¹.

The killing of the policeman triggered a massive security crackdown across South Kashmir ³⁵. Authorities are actively investigating the incident and pursuing those responsible ².