‘Will kill 100 Pakistani terrorists to avenge my brother’s killing’
Bivek Mathur
JAMMU, Mar 28: Grief engulfed the homes of four brave police personnel who attained martyrdom while fighting Pakistani terrorists in Jakhole village of Kathua district on Friday.
Their families, though grief-stricken, expressed immense pride in their sacrifice for the nation and demanded a strong response against Pakistan, similar to the one after the Pulwama attack.
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In Chamba village of Block Panthal in Reasi district, locals gathered early at the residence of martyr Tariq Ahmed, son of Qadir Hussain, to console the bereaved family.
According to them, Ahmed, who is survived by his wife and four-year-old daughter, had promised to be with them to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr.
“But that didn’t happen as God had different plans for him,” one of the mourners said.
Nayeem Naiz, Ahmed’s cousin, who is preparing to join the Indian Army, vowed to avenge his brother’s killing.
“They have killed my brother… If I am inducted into the Army, I will kill 100 Pakistani terrorists to avenge his death,” he said.
He also urged the Government to conduct another surgical strike similar to the one conducted after the Pulwama attack to teach Pakistan a lesson for using its land to harbour terrorists. Click here to watch video
Ahmed’s maternal uncle, Abdullah Gani, recalled his humble background, mentioning how he lived in a kucha house before joining the police in 2011.
“After securing a job, he built a pucca house for his family, but God didn’t let him live in it,” he said tearfully.
Ahmed’s father expressed pride in his son’s martyrdom during the holy month of Ramzan and hoped that God would take care of his son.
His sisters wept inconsolably, pleading, “Please return our brother.”
His Namaz-e-Janaza will be performed at his native village Chamba at 9 am tomorrow.
Similar grief was seen at the home of martyr Jagbir Singh, son of Bhola Ram, in Mattu, Khour tehsil of Jammu district.
Mourners praised Singh as a courageous soldier who always faced challenges with determination.
Singh, who joined the force in 1997, is survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
In Kathua’s Kanna Chak village, people gathered at the residence of martyr Balwinder Singh Chib, raising slogans like “Balwinder Singh Chib Ji Amar Rahein” and “Pakistan Murdabad.”
His villagers and grandmother described him as a kind-hearted person who respected elders and helped others in tough times.
He is survived by his wife, daughter and son.
In Londi Morh, Hiranagar tehsil, Kathua district, the distressed family of Selection Grade Constable Jaswant Singh didn’t speak with media as they were in a shock.
They also didn’t accept his martyrdom until official confirmation arrived in the evening.
After post-mortems at Government Medical College Kathua and wreath-laying ceremony at DPL Kathua, all the bodies were dispatched to their residences in Kathua, Jammu, and Reasi districts by late in evening.
The last rites will be performed tomorrow in the native villages of all the martyrs.
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