Houses of 3 more terrorists razed in South Kashmir and Bandipora

The houses of three more suspected terrorists were demolished by security personnel in South Kashmir and Bandipora in the wake of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives.

- Mir Ehsan

SRINAGAR:

So far security forces have demolished nine houses, seven in south Kashmir and one each in Bandipora and Kupwara after the attack triggered backlash against the action.

The demolition of houses has evoked sharp reaction from the leaders of different political parties including J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah, who said strong action must be taken against terrorists, but innocent people shouldn't be harmed.

"After the Pahalgam terror attack, there must be a decisive fight against terrorism and its origin. The people of Kashmir have come out openly against terrorism and the murder of innocent people, they did this freely & spontaneously. It's time to build on this support and avoid any misplaced action that alienates people. Punish the guilty, show them no mercy but don't let innocent people become collateral damage," J&K chief minister Omar Abdullah wrote on X.