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'There's no need for jihad in Kashmir'
April 25, 2009
There's no need for jihad (holy war) in Kashmir, said a Pakistani terrorist arrested by the Army on Saturday.
Contrary to what he had been told in Pakistan, Kashmiris were not facing any oppression, he said.
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Syed Moinullah Shah, cadre of the Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen -- part of the group of 31 terrorists who crossed over the LOC recently -- said that after seeing the conditions of Kashmiri Muslims he wanted to go back rather than carry on with jihad.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
I was told by Kashmiris who come there (Pakistan) that they are being tortured by the Indian Army. Their houses have also been taken away besides not being allowed to do the namaaz (prayers). They also said their women were being raped," Shah who was presented before the media said.
Shah, who underwent an intensive training in Pak-occupied Kashmir, said: "When I came here, I did not see any kind of torture. Everybody was busy doing their own work. I felt there was no need of jihad in Kashmir and hence wanted to go back."
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
The Pakistani terrorist ruled out involvement of Taliban in Kashmir and said, "Taliban do not operate here. They are separate and have a different set-up. They are involved in Afghanistan and certain parts of Pakistan."
Talking to media persons, Brigadier Gurmeet Singh said some terrorists, who have undergone intensive training, were 'drugged' and pushed through the difficult terrain by their handlers.
Brigadier Singh said wire obstacles that were erected to check any infiltration bid had got submerged in the heavy snow, making the crossing easy.
He said many terrorists were waiting across the border to sneak in the state. The Army also alleged that "(Pakistan's) armed forces across the border do support them (terrorists)."
The support was evident from the communication and other equipment being used by the militants, he said.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday asserted that terrorists from across the border would be dealt a severe blow if they dared to 'play with India' and said he would not let any harm befall the nation till the 'last drop of his blood'.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
Image: An army soldier displays a seized Chinese grenade. Brigadier Gurmit Singh told media persons that the huge consignment of arms and ammunitions was recovered after a gun battle with terrorists who sneaked into India earlier this month.
Since the Mumbai terror attacks, the country's security had been tightened, made safe and secure manifold, he said.
'If those terrorists from across the border tried to attack, they would be given a severe blow that they would not dare to play with India,' Chidambaram added.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
April 25, 2009
There's no need for jihad (holy war) in Kashmir, said a Pakistani terrorist arrested by the Army on Saturday.
Contrary to what he had been told in Pakistan, Kashmiris were not facing any oppression, he said.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
Syed Moinullah Shah, cadre of the Pakistan-based Hizbul Mujahideen -- part of the group of 31 terrorists who crossed over the LOC recently -- said that after seeing the conditions of Kashmiri Muslims he wanted to go back rather than carry on with jihad.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
I was told by Kashmiris who come there (Pakistan) that they are being tortured by the Indian Army. Their houses have also been taken away besides not being allowed to do the namaaz (prayers). They also said their women were being raped," Shah who was presented before the media said.
Shah, who underwent an intensive training in Pak-occupied Kashmir, said: "When I came here, I did not see any kind of torture. Everybody was busy doing their own work. I felt there was no need of jihad in Kashmir and hence wanted to go back."
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
The Pakistani terrorist ruled out involvement of Taliban in Kashmir and said, "Taliban do not operate here. They are separate and have a different set-up. They are involved in Afghanistan and certain parts of Pakistan."
Talking to media persons, Brigadier Gurmeet Singh said some terrorists, who have undergone intensive training, were 'drugged' and pushed through the difficult terrain by their handlers.
Brigadier Singh said wire obstacles that were erected to check any infiltration bid had got submerged in the heavy snow, making the crossing easy.
He said many terrorists were waiting across the border to sneak in the state. The Army also alleged that "(Pakistan's) armed forces across the border do support them (terrorists)."
The support was evident from the communication and other equipment being used by the militants, he said.
Meanwhile, Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday asserted that terrorists from across the border would be dealt a severe blow if they dared to 'play with India' and said he would not let any harm befall the nation till the 'last drop of his blood'.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
Image: An army soldier displays a seized Chinese grenade. Brigadier Gurmit Singh told media persons that the huge consignment of arms and ammunitions was recovered after a gun battle with terrorists who sneaked into India earlier this month.
Since the Mumbai terror attacks, the country's security had been tightened, made safe and secure manifold, he said.
'If those terrorists from across the border tried to attack, they would be given a severe blow that they would not dare to play with India,' Chidambaram added.
rediff.com: No need for jihad in Kashmir: Pak terrorist
