Jammu, June 17: Army Jawan Aurangzeb’s brother has appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to give a befitting reply to the terrorists and take revenge from the ones who killed his brother. Soon after laying Rifleman Aurangzeb to rest with full state honours, his brother was quoted by ANI, "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)”.

Scores of people thronged at his native village in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district on Saturday to bid a tearful farewell to Aurangzeb. Bullet-ridden body Aurangzeb, who was abducted by terrorists from Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama, was recovered from Gusoo area on Thursday.

Speaking to ANI, Aurangzeb's brother further said that he can avenge his brother's death if the government fails to do so. On Saturday, while his mortal remains were brought in Poonch for the last rites, Aurangzeb's father Mohd Hanif made an emotional appeal to the Centre and the Jammu and Kashmir government to eliminate militancy from the state.

Speaking to ANI, Mohd Hanif said his son sacrificed himself for the nation and added that not only Jammu and Kashmir, but the whole nation is feeling the pain of his loss. "My son has abided by his pledge, he kept his promise. He sacrificed himself for the nation and came back to me. I request central and state governments to eliminate militancy," he said.

For the unversed, Aurangzeb, who belonged to 44 Rashtriya Rifles, and was posted in Shopian district. He was abducted in broad daylight from a vehicle while he was proceeding towards his home for Eid. After his abduction, the Jammu and Kashmir Police had launched a massive manhunt.

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