Anantnag: In a tragic development that has sent shockwaves across the valley, a Jammu and Kashmir Police Head Constable was martyred following a sudden terrorist attack in the heart of Anantnag district on Wednesday. The cowardly assault took place near the bustling Lal Chowk area along the Kokernag road, prompting a massive security clampdown and an intensive search operation by the armed forces.
According to official reports, the terrorists targeted a police patrol team and opened indiscriminate fire. Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was on active duty, sustained grievous gunshot wounds during the sudden ambush. He collapsed at the scene, while the unidentified attackers managed to flee the spot taking advantage of the ensuing chaos.
Fellow security personnel and local residents immediately rushed the critically injured constable to the nearby Government Medical College Hospital in Anantnag. Despite the best efforts of the medical team, Head Constable Qureshi tragically succumbed to his severe injuries during treatment. His supreme sacrifice has plunged the entire police department and his native village into deep mourning, as colleagues remember his dedication to duty.
In the immediate aftermath of the targeted killing, joint teams of the Jammu and Kashmir Police, Indian Army, and the Central Reserve Police Force swiftly cordoned off the entire Lal Chowk area and its surrounding localities. Senior officials confirmed that a high level search operation is actively underway to track down and neutralize the terrorists responsible for the attack. Security has been significantly beefed up across the district, and strict vigilance is being maintained at all entry and exit points.
Authorities stated that the medico legal formalities are being completed as per established protocols. The tragic loss of a dedicated police officer has once again highlighted the persistent security challenges in the region, even as armed forces continue their relentless anti terror operations to maintain peace and stability in the Kashmir valley.