This heinous act will not go unpunished: Jammu and Kashmir L-G on Anantnag terrorist attack
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha condemned the killing of a policeman in Anantnag by terrorists. Security forces have launched an operation to track the perpetrators.
Why it matters
It underscores the ongoing security challenges and counter-terrorism efforts in the Jammu and Kashmir region.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday (July 22, 2026) condemned the killing of a policeman in a terrorist attack in Anantnag district and said the heinous crime will not go unpunished.
Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, posted on Amarnath Yatra security duty, was shot dead by a terrorist at Lal Chowk in Anantnag around 12.30 p.m.
“I strongly condemn this cowardly attack. This heinous act will not go unpunished. J&K Police and our security forces are on the ground and will bring those responsible to justice,” Mr. Sinha said in a post on X.
He said he spoke to the Director General of Police (DGP) Nalin Prabhat to take stock of the situation.
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