Cop Dies After Suspected Terrorists Open Fire On Police Party In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag
Cop Dies After Suspected Terrorists Open Fire On Police Party In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 13:26 IST A
Cop Dies After Suspected Terrorists Open Fire On Police Party In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag Published By, Last Updated: July 22, 2026, 13:26 IST A head constable died after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district. Rapid Read A head constable was injured after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party at Lal Chowk in Anantnag on Wednesday. Security forces have launched a search operation. (Video screengrab) A policeman succumbed to his injuries after suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag district on Wednesday. The firing took place at around 12.30 pm at Lal Chowk in Anantnag town, where a police party was deployed on duty. The deceased head constable was identified as Aashiq Hussain, a resident of Beerwah in Budgam district. He was rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Anantnag, where he later succumbed to his injuries.
Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a massive search operation to trace the assailants. Additional personnel were deployed, and the area remains under a tight security blanket as the operation continues. The attack comes at a time when massive security arrangements are already in place for the Amarnath Yatra, with security agencies maintaining heightened vigil across Jammu and Kashmir to ensure the safety of thousands of pilgrims. In recent days, security forces have stepped up preventive measures along the pilgrimage route. Earlier this month, Anantnag Police detained an alleged terror overground worker (OGW) after a facial recognition system (FRS) deployed at the Nunwan base camp flagged the suspect during security screening. Officials had described the interception as an example of technology-driven surveillance strengthening the multi-layered security grid for the annual pilgrimage. Security agencies also intensified preventive checks across the region. Last week, the Government Railway Police detained eight persons during a verification drive at Jammu railway station as part of enhanced security measures for the yatra, while similar preventive action had earlier been taken against 14 others under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
Further investigation into Wednesday’s attack was underway. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit Key Questions Answered What new security measures are being implemented for the Amarnath Yatra? New security measures for the Amarnath Yatra include pilgrims traveling under a protective security shield from Lakhanpur to the Bhagwati Nagar base camp in Jammu. The pilgrimage features tightly regulated convoys and multi-layered protection. How will this attack impact the ongoing Amarnath Yatra arrangements? A policeman was killed in a suspected terrorist attack in Anantnag on Tuesday. The incident occurred amid heightened security for the ongoing Amarnath Yatra. Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched a search operation. Could technology like FRS prevent future incidents in the region? Facial recognition systems (FRS) have been used to flag suspects during security screening, as seen when an alleged terror overground worker was detained at the Nunwan base camp.
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