Suspected terrorists target police party in Anantnag, policeman injured NEW DELHI: A police personnel was killed after terrorists attacked a police party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag town on Wednesday, officials told news agency PTI.The attack took place around 12.30 pm near Lal Chowk in Anantnag town, when the assailants fired at the police team, officials said.Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was deployed on Amarnath Yatra security duty, sustained critical injuries in the attack and was rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Anantnag, officials said.Doctors declared him dead on arrival, they added.Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the assailants.Meanwhile, The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack through a post on social media, according to officials.Further details are awaited.In a separate incident, an Army personnel died after accidentally falling from a height near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said.The deceased, identified as Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh (27), was on operational duty at the forward Mahadev post in the Sunderbani sector when he reportedly lost his balance and fell from a height, resulting in fatal injuries, officials said.His body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem examination. Police have initiated inquest proceedings, officials added.Following the completion of legal formalities, the soldier’s mortal remains will be taken to his native place in Punjab, where he will be accorded the last rites.Get the latest India News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosIndia Hosts First Operation Southern Readiness In Kochi, 26 Nations Participate In Exercise‘Come To Wish Kharge’: How Congress Surprised Own MPs Turning Birthday Meet Into PM House ProtestDharmendra Pradhan Breaks Silence On NEET Paper Leak Row, Accuses Rahul Gandhi’This Is Not Done’: Jitendra Singh Claims Rahul Gandhi ‘Changed His Demands’, Hails PM ModiCJP Removes Vijeta Dahiya As Spokesperson After He Defends Leaving Protest To Eat BurgerRahul Gandhi Leads Congress Protest At PM Modi’s Doorstep, Demands Pradhan’s ResignationMamata Banerjee Shuts Door On TMC Rebels, Pushes Opposition Unity Against BJPRahul Gandhi Demands PM Modi’s Apology Over CJP Protest Crackdown, Calls Action ‘Un-Indian’Delhi HC Orders Sonam Wangchuk Shifted To Medanta; Political Leaders Visit Injured CJP ProtestersPM Modi Calls NEET Leak A ‘Ghor Paap’, Says 13 Accused Arrested As Probe Intensifies123Photostories“Debt isn’t entirely bad, but…”: The 5 money lessons a financial literacy educator wants every teenager to learnRosie O’Donnell weight loss journey: Here’s how the comedian lost 60 lb and transformed her healthMrBeast finds MrsBeast: Jimmy Donaldson weds Thea Booysen, shares wedding picturesYour brain starts ageing long before memory loss begins: Neurologist explains the daily habits that can protect it as you grow olderWhy are chef hats pleated? The truth about the famous egg connectionZodiac Signs That Can Manifest Anything They Desire5 stunning purple snakes that look straight out of a fantasy novelInside Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ filming locations: Christopher Nolan’s epic was filmed in these countriesSpain braces for hottest week of summer as temperatures soar to 45°C: 5 expert-backed ways to stay safe in extreme heatFrom Poha to Dosa: 12 most popular Indian breakfasts and their calories123Hot PicksSaudi crude oilDelhi metroCJP ProtestBCI enrollment feesNEET ProtestRahul GandhiCrude oil priceDharmendra PradhanRRB JE RecruitmentTop TrendingThane MurderSandad Chalo MarchJantar Mantar ProtestCJP ProtestAbhijeet DipkeUttarakhand High CourtJohn AbrahamDiljit DosanjhTripura DGP DeathIND U19 vs Sri Lanka U19
NEW DELHI: A police personnel was killed after terrorists attacked a police party in Jammu and Kashmir’s Anantnag town on Wednesday, officials told news agency PTI.The attack took place around 12.30 pm near Lal Chowk in Anantnag town, when the assailants fired at the police team, officials said.Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, who was deployed on Amarnath Yatra security duty, sustained critical injuries in the attack and was rushed to the Government Medical College (GMC) Hospital in Anantnag, officials said.Doctors declared him dead on arrival, they added.Following the attack, security forces cordoned off the area and launched a search operation to trace the assailants.Meanwhile, The Resistance Front (TRF), a proxy outfit of the Pakistan-based Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), claimed responsibility for the attack through a post on social media, according to officials.Further details are awaited.In a separate incident, an Army personnel died after accidentally falling from a height near the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district on Wednesday, officials said.The deceased, identified as Rifleman Sukhpreet Singh (27), was on operational duty at the forward Mahadev post in the Sunderbani sector when he reportedly lost his balance and fell from a height, resulting in fatal injuries, officials said.His body was shifted to a hospital for post-mortem examination. Police have initiated inquest proceedings, officials added.Following the completion of legal formalities, the soldier’s mortal remains will be taken to his native place in Punjab, where he will be accorded the last rites.
