
In a heart-wrenching turn of events from Jammu and Kashmir, Amir Nazir Wani, a terrorist affiliated with Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM), was killed in an encounter with security forces in Tral’s Nadir village, despite a desperate plea from his mother urging him to surrender during a video call.
Mother’s Emotional Appeal Fails to Change Son’s Mind
A video from the encounter site has gone viral, capturing the intense emotional turmoil of a mother trying to bring her son back from the brink. In the video, Amir Nazir Wani can be seen holding an AK-47 while his mother begs him to give up militancy and surrender to the security forces. “Come back home, son. I want to see you alive,” she pleads. His sister and the sister of another terrorist, Asif Ahmed Sheikh, also joined the call, begging them to reconsider their decision.
Despite the family’s efforts, Amir coldly responded, “Let the army come forward, then I will see,” rejecting their emotional appeals and continuing to engage in the standoff with security forces.
Three JeM Terrorists Gunned Down in Tral Encounter
The encounter began when a joint team of the Indian Army, CRPF, and Jammu and Kashmir Police received intelligence about the presence of militants in a residential building in Nadir village. The house was quickly cordoned off, and security forces initiated efforts to persuade the terrorists to surrender.
According to officials, when verbal appeals and family involvement failed, the militants opened fire, triggering a fierce gunbattle. All three terrorists were killed in the operation. The slain militants have been identified as:
- Amir Nazir Wani
- Asif Ahmed Sheikh
- Rayees Ahmad Dar
All three were active JeM operatives, and arms, ammunition, and incriminating materials were recovered from the site.
A Tragic Reflection of Kashmir’s Ongoing Conflict
The tragic video call has stirred emotions across the Kashmir Valley, symbolizing the deep psychological trauma experienced by families affected by terrorism. Amir’s mother, like many others, had hoped for her son’s return to a peaceful life. Instead, her hopes were shattered in a moment of irreversible violence.
Security officials said they often involve family members to encourage surrender, especially among local youth drawn into terrorism. “This is a human tragedy. We try our best to save lives. But sometimes, they just don’t listen,” said a senior police officer involved in the operation.
Increasing Push for Surrender Policy
This incident has reignited conversations around the need for stronger rehabilitation and surrender policies for local terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir. Officials believe such steps can help deradicalize youth who have been misled by terrorist organizations operating in the region.
Conclusion
The encounter in Tral not only resulted in the neutralization of three terrorists but also highlighted the tragic consequences of radicalization in Kashmir. The viral video of Amir Nazir Wani’s mother begging for his life will remain a haunting reminder of the human cost of militancy.
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