If govt can't, we will avenge Aurangzeb's death, says Army jawan's brother

Poonch (Jammu and Kashmir): Anger continues to simmer in Jammu and Kashmir where an Army jawan, who was on his way home, was abducted and later killed by terrorists on Thursday.

The bullet-ridden body of Army jawan Aurangzeb was recovered from Gusoo area on Thursday evening.

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After laying Army jawan Aurangzeb to rest with full state honours, his brother appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take revenge from the terrorists as soon as possible.

Speaking to news agency ANI, Aurangzeb's brother further said he can avenge his brother's death if the government fails to do so.

"Hamare bhai ke badle hamein sau chahiye. Agar nahi de sakte to bata do, hum khud lenge (I appeal to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take swift action in this. 100 of their people should pay the price, for the death of my brother. If you (the government) is not able to do so, then tell us, we will do it ourselves)," the Army jawan's brother said.

Earlier today, Aurangzeb's father Mohd Hanif made an emotional appeal to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to eliminate militancy from the state.

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When reports of Aurangzeb's kidnapping reached his mother, she appealed the terrorists to release him as she wanted to celebrate Eid with her son.

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The Army jawan was abducted in broad daylight from a vehicle on Thursday. After his abduction, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had launched a massive manhunt.

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Before killing Aurangzeb, the terrorists grilled the Army jawan for his involvement in encounters. The video of the same was circulating today.

Aurangzeb belonged to 44 Rashtriya Rifles, and was posted in Shopian district.