Security forces demolished two militant houses in southern Kashmir Wednesday night. This action followed the killing of a J&K Police head constable in Anantnag. Authorities also detained approximately 2,500 individuals across the Kashmir Valley. Political leaders condemned the demolitions and detentions as collective punishment. The Amarnath Yatra security duty head constable was shot dead by a lone attacker.

A policeman was killed during a terrorist attack in Anantnag town on Wednesday. Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, on Amarnath yatra security duty, was injured and later declared dead.…

Authorities demolish homes of alleged LeT militants in Anantnag following the killing of a police officer amid heightened security crackdowns.

The Anantnag attack has to be seen in conjunction with Pakistan’s increased efforts on various international fora to tarnish India’s image