JAMMU & KASHMIR :

Aurangzeb was abducted from Pulwama by terrorists and later his bullet-ridden body was recovered on June 14 last year.

Aurangzeb’s brothers Mohammad Tariq and Mohammad Shabbir join the Indian Army. (Photo: India Today)

Nearly a year after Rifleman Aurangzeb was abducted and killed by terrorists in Kashmir, his two brothers – Mohammad Tariq and Mohammad Shabbir, have joined the Infantry Battalion of Territorial army.

Aurangzeb was abducted from Pulwama by terrorists and later his bullet-ridden body was recovered on June 14 last year. The deceased Army man was proceeding towards his home for the festival of Eid when he was abducted in broad daylight from a vehicle. After his abduction, the Jammu and Kashmir police had launched a massive manhunt.

His father Mohammad Hanief said, “My two sons have joined TA Battalion. When Aurangzeb was killed, I told Raksha Mantri and top officers of the Indian Army that I will dedicate all my six sons to the forces.” He said, “My two sons will avenge the death of my son.”

Aurangzeb’s mother Raaj Begum said, “Yes, we fear something untoward may happen, but our sons wanted to join the Indian Army.”

Mohammad Tariq said, “After our training, we will fight against terrorism and will take revenge for our martyred brother Aurengzeb. Today we feel proud of joining the Indian army and are proud of our country.”

Aurangzeb’s father was a former sepoy of the Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry. He joined the BJP before Lok Sabha polls but says his decision to send all his sons to the Indian Army is not based on his political inclination.

His eldest son Mohammed Qasim has already completed 12 years service and is back to serving in the Kashmir Valley.

source: http://www.indiatoday.in / India Today / Home> News> India / by Kamaljit Kaur Sandhu, New Delhi / July 22nd, 2019