India: Policeman Killed in Targeted Attack in Kashmir
· 43 views
Srinagar (Terror Monitor)— A Jammu and Kashmir Police head constable was killed in a targeted shooting by unidentified armed militants in the Lal Chowk area of Anantnag district in Indian-administered Kashmir on Wednesday.
According to officials, the attack took place when a police team deployed in the area came under sudden gunfire. The slain officer was identified as 35-year-old Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, a resident of Budgam district.
Police said Qureshi was assigned security duties for the annual Amarnath Yatra pilgrimage. He was critically injured and later died at a government hospital.
CCTV footage reportedly showed a motorcycle-borne attacker firing at him from close range before escaping.
Security forces have launched a search operation to track down the attackers, while an armed group has reportedly claimed responsibility for the attack on social media.
Authorities have increased security measures across the region amid the ongoing pilgrimage season.
Related Articles
Pakistan: Seven Tortured Bodies Recovered from Three Districts of Balochistan
Seven tortured bodies have been recovered from Pakistan’s Balochistan province, with the remains found in Kalat, Surab, and Kharan districts. Authorities said some victims were killed by gunfire, while one identified victim was allegedly abducted before his body was discovered. Investigations are ongoing.
Pakistan: Security Forces Kill 10 Militants in Balochistan Operations, Arrest Two Female Suicide Bombers
Pakistan’s security forces have killed 10 suspected militants and arrested two female suicide bombers along with a facilitator during intelligence-based operations in Balochistan’s Mastung and Surab districts. The military said weapons, ammunition and explosives were recovered, while clearance operations are ongoing to locate remaining militants.
Pakistan: Three Security Personnel Killed in Mohmand Blast
At least three security personnel were killed and four others injured after unknown militants targeted a Bomb Disposal team in Mohmand district, northwestern Pakistan. Security forces launched a search operation following the attack.
Prominent Tribal Leader Killed in IED Blast in Pakistan's Hangu District
A prominent tribal leader and peace committee member, Haji Izzat Gul, was killed after a suspected roadside IED targeted his vehicle in Pakistan's Hangu district. The blast also seriously injured a passerby, while security forces launched an investigation into the attack.