Mir, also known as Dr Saifullah, had only taken over the reins of Hizbul in May after his predecessor, Riyaz Naikoo, was killed in a gunbattle at his native village of Beighpora.
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The writer seems to more keen to highlight the terrorists’ educational degrees… my interpretations of this is – even educational degree doesn’t mend their jihadist attitudes…these vermins should be exterminated without remorse….
You guys should also state here that your stupid Indian government has made them like this. These educated young minds are now picking up arms for their self defense and for their freedom.
The writer seems to more keen to highlight the terrorists’ educational degrees… my interpretations of this is – even educational degree doesn’t mend their jihadist attitudes…these vermins should be exterminated without remorse….
Taken over, you should write, next to be killed…
You guys should also state here that your stupid Indian government has made them like this. These educated young minds are now picking up arms for their self defense and for their freedom.