Attack on J&K cop’s house: You too have families, DGP warns ultras

› We have always been nice to the families of militants... but they have attacked our families. They should realise their families also live in Kashmir only. SP VAID, Jammu and Kashmir DGP

SRINAGAR: During the summer unrest which started after the killing of Hizbul Mujahideen commander Burhan Wani, militants had often warned local policemen to stay away from protests and not harass youth taking part.

The Jammu and Kashmir police chief on Wednesday warned militants of dire consequences in case families of policemen were targeted.

Speaking to HT, director general of police, SP Vaid, said families of militants were equally vulnerable and could face consequences in case families of policemen were harassed. “We have always been nice to the families of militants and have asked them to help their children surrender and get rehabilitated, but they have attacked our families. They should realise their families also live in Kashmir only,” Vaid said.

At least 10 gun-wielding militants had vandalised the home of a senior officer in south Kashmir’s Shopian district on Monday night, warning his relatives that he should quit his job or face the consequences. Vaid said the family was beaten up. The house belonged to an officer of the rank of a deputy superintendent of police.