Indo Islamic Heritage
The nearest rail connectivity is provided by Anantnag Railway Station, located about 3–4 km from DPL Khanabal. The closest major bus stop is Khanabal Bus Stand, at an approximate distance of 1–1.5 km, offering easy travel across Anantnag and nearby towns. The nearest airport is Sheikh ul-Alam International Airport, Srinagar (SXR), situated approximately 55–60 km away, typically a 1.5-hour drive depending on traffic and weather conditions.
DPL Masjid Shareef, located within the District Police Lines (DPL) campus in Khanabal, Anantnag, is a well-known mosque serving both the police personnel residing in the quarters and the local Muslim population in the surrounding area. Established to ensure that officers, staff, and nearby residents could conveniently offer daily prayers, the masjid has gradually become an important space for spiritual reflection, discipline, and community bonding. Its serene environment within the secured premises of DPL makes it a peaceful place for worship, especially for those working long and demanding duty hours. The mosque features a clean and orderly prayer hall, essential ablution (wudu) facilities, and a simple architectural design that emphasizes utility and comfort. Over time, DPL Masjid Shareef has hosted daily salah, Jumu’ah gatherings, special Ramadan prayers, and occasional religious lectures, becoming a central point of spiritual support for the police fraternity and the local community alike.
Year of Built: Not known
Address: DPL Anantnag, Khanabal, Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir 192101
Country: India
State: Jammu and Kashmir
District: Anantnag
Pincode: 192101
Longitude: 75.1490° E
Latitude: 33.7260° N