Home Minister Amit Shah talks to slain policeman’s family in Kashmir; govt. to support studies of victim’s son
Union Home Minister Amit Shah and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha have extended support to the family of a policeman killed in a terror attack in Anantnag. The government has pledged to fund the education of the victim's son and provide assistance until he is eligible for a compassionate government appointment.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing security challenges in Jammu and Kashmir and the government's efforts to provide social security to the families of security personnel.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (July 24, 2026) spoke to the family members of the slain policeman Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who was killed in a terror attack on July 22 in south Kashmir’s Anantnag district. Meanwhile, J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha also met the family.
Mr. Shah expressed his condolences and extended support to the victim’s son during a visit of BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Sharma to the deceased policeman’s house in Budgam’s Beerwah area.
“I am grateful to Union Home Minister Amit Shah ji for personally speaking to the martyr’s son and assuring the family of the government’s full support and assistance during this challenging period,” said Mr. Sharma.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was on the Amarnath yatra duty in Anantnag market when a terrorist alighted from a busy lane and opened fire at him.
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