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23 July 2026

Terrorist attack in Anantnag

The incident serves as a contemporary case study for internal security challenges and the operational role of security forces in counter-terrorism, though it is a specific event rather than a policy or structural change.

1 min read Day 7 of 15 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • A head constable of the 3rd Battalion, India Reserve Police (IRP) was killed in a terrorist attack in Anantnag, J&K.
  • The victim was on duty for the Amarnath Yatra at the time of the incident.
  • The attack occurred on the Anantnag-Kokernag road near Lal Chowk.
  • Following the attack, security forces initiated a large-scale search operation across the Kashmir Valley.
  • Official reports indicate 1,200 suspects were detained, while unofficial estimates suggest up to 2,500 detentions.
  • Districts with significant search operations include Anantnag, Shopian, Kulgam, and Srinagar, with Srinagar reporting the highest number of detentions.

Part of a longer story

This is day 7 of 15 in Amarnath Yatra 2026, which has been running since 1 July 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the challenges faced by security forces in maintaining internal security during large-scale religious pilgrimages in conflict-prone regions like Jammu and Kashmir. 150 words
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  2. The use of preventive detention as a tool for maintaining law and order in insurgency-affected areas remains a subject of debate. Evaluate the balance between state security requirements and the protection of individual civil liberties under the Indian Constitution. 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The India Reserve Police (IRP) battalions, such as the one mentioned in the report, are primarily funded and managed by:

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