JAMMU, Jul 23: The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (Regd.), Jammu, has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack which took place at Anantnag on 22nd of July 2026, in which Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi of the Jammu and Kashmir Police laid down his life while on Amarnath Yatra security duty.
The office bearers of the Association paid tributes to the martyr and extended deepest condolences to the bereaved family.
Making statement to the media, President Kotwal said, “the Association salutes the unwavering courage and sacrifice of the police and all security forces who continue to stand on the frontlines to protect the lives of citizens and the unity of the nation. At this hour of grief, the legal fraternity of Jammu stands in full solidarity with the security forces and reaffirms its resolve that the perpetrators of this heinous crime must be identified, pursued, and brought to justice without delay.”
The Jammu and Kashmir High Court Bar Association (Regd.), Jammu, has further urged the authorities to ensure swift action against those responsible and to take every necessary measure to prevent such barbaric acts in the future.
Office bearers including General Secretary Pardeep Majotra, Joint Secretary Anshu Mahajan and Treasurer Rahul Aggarwal strongly emphasised that terrorism has no place in a civilised society, and expressed that the Association stands united in its commitment to peace, justice, and the rule of law.