Families of militants who had crossed over to Pakistan hoisted the National Flag ahead of Independence Day in Doda district of J&K under Har Ghar Tiranga campaign.
Najab Din, brother of militant Nazir Gujjar, alias Abu Manzil, who is absconding since 2004 but still active, said that the Tricolour was hoisted at his home not due to any pressure but due to their patriotism. “My brother picked up arms as he was misguided by some miscreants and crossed over to the other side of the border. Nazir is still being used by those elements. But if the government wants him to return and surrender, we will appeal to him to do so,” said Din.
Taseen Malik, brother of another ultra Salim Malik who was only 15 years old when he went to Pakistan for arms training, said that this August 15 is different as several homes in the area are hoisting the Tricolour. He said if the government agrees to get him back family will convince him to return.
