Families of Jawans Killed in J&K Terror Attacks Hail India's Military Action Against Terror Infrastructure in Pakistan-Occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan

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Families of jawans who lost their lives in Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks have expressed support for India's recent military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan. The Indian Express spoke to several families, including those of sepoy Gangadhar Doloi, who was killed in a fidayeen attack on an Army camp in Uri in September 2016, and BSF Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad, who was killed by a sniper in Jammu and Kashmir 10 days before the Pulwama attack. The families believe that the steps taken by the government were necessary to teach a lesson to the enemy and that more stern measures should be taken to eradicate terrorism.

Key Takeaways:

  • Families of jawans killed in Jammu and Kashmir terror attacks support India's recent military action against terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and Pakistan.
  • The families believe that the steps taken by the government were necessary to teach a lesson to the enemy and that more stern measures should be taken to eradicate terrorism.
  • Gangadhar Doloi's mother, Sita Doloi, says that the government has finally taken action against terrorism, which should have been done earlier.
  • Onkarnath Doloi, Gangadhar's father, believes that India made the right call, and the prime minister's visit to the Air Force Station in Adampur has boosted the morale of the armed forces.
  • Banamala Santra, whose 39-year-old son Bablua was killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack, says that she supports the government, but nothing can bring back what she lost.
  • Rakesh Prasad, brother of BSF Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad, believes India shouldn't have agreed to the ceasefire and that more stern measures should be taken to take back Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Statistics:

  • 18 soldiers, including Gangadhar Doloi, were killed in a fidayeen attack on an Army camp in Uri in September 2016.
  • 40 CRPF jawans, including Bablua Santra, were killed in the 2019 Pulwama attack.
  • 10 days before the Pulwama attack, BSF Assistant Commandant Vinay Prasad was killed by a sniper in Jammu and Kashmir.

Sources:

  • The Indian Express
  • Contify.com