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Jammu: In a shocking development from Jammu and Kashmir, a Special Operations Group (SOG) personnel was killed and another injured after terrorists opened fire on security forces on the Anantnag-Kokernag Road in Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday. As per initial reports, the two SOG personnel came under fire from terrorists while were deployed on the road when they were deployed on the road. Notably, this is the first death death instance of a security personal after the Pahalgam terror attack. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent suspected terror attack in Anantnag.
A policeman was killed in an attack by terrorists in Anantnag town of Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday, officials said here. The firing took place around 12.30 pm on Wednesday at Lal Chowk in Anantnag, a report by PTI news agency said.
They said one head constable, Ashiq Hussain, posted on Amarnath yatra security duty was injured in the attack and rushed to the Government Medical College hospital at Anantnag.Hussain was declared dead on arrival by the doctors, the officials said.
Security forces have cordoned off the area and launched an operation to track down the assailants, they said. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of Lashkar-e-Toiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack through a social media post.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday 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 pm.
“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,” Sinha said in a post on X.
“I spoke with DGP Shri Nalin Prabhat to review the situation following the terror attack in Anantnag. My heartfelt condolences to the family of Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi, who sacrificed his life in the line of duty. The whole country stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the family of the martyr,” he added.
(With inputs from agencies)
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