22/07/2026
Slain Policeman Ashiq Hussain Laid to Rest at Native Village Lalpora, Beerwah
Beerwah, Budgam, July 23: Thousands of mourners gathered at Lalpora, Beerwah, on Wednesday to bid a tearful farewell to Jammu and Kashmir Police personnel Ashiq Hussain, who was killed in a militant attack in south Kashmir's Anantnag district.
The funeral prayers were held at his native village, where people from different walks of life participated to pay their last respects to the fallen policeman. The atmosphere was filled with grief as family members, relatives, colleagues, and local residents mourned the loss of the brave officer.
Deputy Commissioner Budgam Athar Aamir Khan, along with senior civil and police officials, attended the funeral and expressed solidarity with the bereaved family. They paid floral tributes to the slain policeman and conveyed their heartfelt condolences.
The gathering honoured Ashiq Hussain's sacrifice and prayed for eternal peace to the departed soul. His last rites were performed with full respect, while mourners remembered him as a dedicated and courageous police officer who laid down his life in the line of duty.
The administration assured the bereaved family of all possible support during this difficult time, while people across the region paid tribute to the martyr's courage, dedication, and selfless service. May his soul rest in eternal peace.