Zeal to fight against terrorism, a perfect slap on Pakistan; Brothers of slain Army rifleman Aurangzeb join Indian Army

Srinagar, July 23: Once a soldier, always a soldier! The adrenaline rush to serve the country and the zeal and compassion with which the soldiers fight needs to be admired and respected. While Pakistan is busy bringing forward its illusionary ‘Naya Pakistan’ and planning to sponsor terrorists in Kashmir, the people residing in Jammu and Kashmir have given them a befitting answer. Exhibiting their valour, courage and loyalty towards mother India, slain Indian soldier Aurangzeb’s brother’s Mohammad Tariq and Mohammad Shabbir, on Monday joined the Indian Army during the enrolment parade of 100 new recruits.

 

Following the ideal footsteps of his father and brother, Mohammad Tariq said that they are undergoing training and after their training, they will fight against terrorism and will take revenge for their martyred brother Aurengzeb. He further said that the brothers feel proud on joining the Indian army and are proud of their country India.

Shabbir agreed with his brother’s statements and expressed he was eager to serve the country. Both their parents were also present in the function and expressed happiness with their sons' decision. Their father was a former soldier in the Indian Army and the son’s have made him proud by choosing a field to serve the nation.

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.

Aurangzeb belonged to 44 Rashtriya Rifles and was posted in Shopian district. He was awarded Shaurya Chakra posthumously.

Following Aurangzeb's demise, his family had made an emotional appeal to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to eliminate militancy from the state. The Army conducted the enrolment parade of 100 new recruits in a unique initiative by the 156 Infantry Battalion of Territorial army under the Aegis of HQ CIF (R).

The 100 candidates were selected out of over 11 thousand who participated in the recruitment rally held last month. Candidates from Rajouri, Poonch and Reasi district participated in the rally.