India: Suspected militants kill one police officer in Anantnag May 15

Event

Suspected militants shot at a police vehicle in Bijbehara (Anantnag district, Jammu and Kashmir) on Tuesday, May 15, killing one police officer and wounding another. Security forces were reportedly dispatched to the scene and cordoned off the area of the attack; a search is ongoing to find the militants. Additional militant attacks on security forces are possible in Kashmir in the coming weeks.

Context

Tensions have been particularly high in Kashmir, claimed by both India and Pakistan, in recent months. Social unrest, general strikes, and violent clashes between the Indian authorities and anti-India protesters are common.

Advice

Individuals in the affected areas are advised to closely monitor developments to the situation and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities. As a reminder, some Western governments advise their citizens against travel to parts of Kashmir, notably areas along the Line of Control (LoC), due to the significant risk of violence.