Mohammad Anwar Khan (Indian politician)

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Mohammad Anwar Khan
Personal details
Born (1976-03-15) March 15, 1976 (age 50)
Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir
Political partyBharatiya Janata Party
OccupationPolitician
Known forGeneral Secretary of the BJP, Jammu and Kashmir; surviving terrorist attacks

Mohammad Anwar Khan (born 15 March 1976) is an Indian politician affiliated with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. He serves as the General Secretary of the BJP Jammu and Kashmir and is a member of the BJP National Executive. Khan has survived multiple terrorist attacks due to his political affiliation.[1][2][3][4]

Political career[edit | edit source]

Khan began his political career as the District General Secretary for Baramulla, also holding responsibilities for Kupwara district.[2]

In September 2024, Khan was designated as the in-charge coordinator for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's rally at Sher-e-Kashmir Park, Srinagar, organised ahead of the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections.[5]

He later became a Party Observer and played a significant role in the BJP's membership drive in Jammu and Kashmir in 2024. He was honored by the party leadership for achieving the highest enrollment figures during the campaign.[3][6][7][8]

In January 2025, Khan was appointed to the National Executive of the Bharatiya Janata Party, a top decision-making body within the party.[9]

In July 2025, he was elevated to the position of General Secretary of BJP Jammu and Kashmir.[10] His appointment marked the first time a Kashmiri Muslim held this position within the state party leadership.[11]

Assassination Attempts[edit | edit source]

Due to his active political role in a conflict-prone region, Khan has been the target of multiple terrorist attacks.

In March 2018, militants opened fire near his convoy in Pulwama district’s Khanmoh area, injuring his personal security officer. Khan escaped unharmed.[1][4]

On April 1, 2021, militants attacked Khan's residence in Aaribagh, Nowgam, in Srinagar, killing his security guard Constable Rameez Raja. Khan was not present at the time. Militants also snatched the guard's rifle before fleeing. A day later, three militants involved in the attack were killed by security forces in an encounter in Pulwama district.[12][13][14]

Public Recognition[edit | edit source]

Khan was the only BJP leader from the Kashmir Valley to share the stage with Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha during a large political rally in Baramulla in 2022.[2]

See also[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "J&K: Terrorists who attacked BJP leader killed". WION. 15 March 2018. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Meet Kashmir's lone BJP leader present on stage with Union Home Minister". Kashmir News Observer. October 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "BJP honours senior party leader Mohammad Anwar Khan". Daily Excelsior. December 2024. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Ashiq, Peerzada (2018-03-15). "Gunfight erupts after militants attack BJP leader, guards in Srinagar". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  5. ↑ India, Press Trust of (2024-09-11). "JK Polls: PM Modi to Address Rally in Srinagar on Sep 19". Kashmir Life. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  6. ↑ SERVICE, GK NEWS (2024-09-12). "PM Modi to address BJP rally in Srinagar on Sep 19". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  7. ↑ "Jammu-Kashmir polls: PM Modi to address rallies in Srinagar & Katra today". www.business-standard.com. Archived from the original on 2024-12-27. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  8. ↑ "Assembly Polls: PM Modi to address rally in Srinagar on September 19". ANN News. 2024-09-12. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
  9. ↑ "Mohammad Anwar Khan inducted as National Executive Member of BJP". Kashmir Crown. January 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  10. ↑ "BJP announces office bearers for J&K". Daily Excelsior. July 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  11. ↑ "Altaf Thakur congratulates Anwar Khan on appointment as BJP J&K General Secretary". The News Now. July 2025. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  12. ↑ "Militants attack residence of BJP leader in Srinagar, policeman killed". The Indian Express. 1 April 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  13. ↑ "Three militants killed in Pulwama after Srinagar attack". The Indian Express. 2 April 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2025.
  14. ↑ "Militants who attacked BJP leader's house in Srinagar shot dead". The Indian Express. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2025-10-29.
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